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Tumpa Gharami
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Bangladesh
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Self-care behavior and social support among persons with hypertension at Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal, Bangladesh Krishna Rani; Halima Akter; Tumpa Gharami
Journal of Midwifery and Nursing Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): May: Health Science
Publisher : Institute Of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/jmn.v7i2.6067

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Hypertension, a major global public health issue, affects millions worldwide and is defined as persistently elevated blood pressure (?140/90 mmHg) on two or more occasions. Globally, the prevalence of hypertension surged from 594 million in 1975 to 1.13 billion in 2015. In Bangladesh, the prevalence has risen alarmingly from 16% in 2012 to 35.6% in 2014, with an average prevalence of 12.2%. This study explores self-care behaviors and social support among 183 hypertensive patients at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital, Barishal. Using the Hypertension Self-Care Behavior and Perceived Social Support scales, lifestyle modifications and social support levels were assessed. Results revealed low self-care practices (M = 2.22, SD = 0.22) and moderate social support (M = 5.74, SD = 1.03). Significant differences in self-care behaviors were associated with gender (p = 0.04), living status (p = 0.01), family history (p = 0.000), comorbidities (p = 0.01), and stress management (p = 0.000). Social support varied significantly with income (p = 0.007), family type (p = 0.01), and comorbidities (p = 0.000). These findings highlight critical demographic factors influencing hypertension management. Tailored interventions addressing self-care and enhancing social support are essential for improving health outcomes among hypertensive patients.
Preparing health promotion behavior among adolescents at selected upazila in Bangladesh Md. Tarequl Islam; Tumpa Gharami; Halima Akter
Journal of Midwifery and Nursing Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): May: Health Science
Publisher : Institute Of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/jmn.v7i2.6093

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Background: Health promotion behaviors are essential in shaping lifelong health habits among adolescents. In Bangladesh, adolescents encounter various health challenges, yet limited research exists on their health-promoting behaviors. Aim: This study investigated the health promotion behaviors of adolescents in Bangladesh.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 103 adolescents aged 12–18 years in Bangladesh. Participants were recruited using a convenient sampling method. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire designed to assess health behaviors and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods were applied.Results: The mean age of the participants was 15.12 years (SD = 0.771). The findings revealed significant relationships between health promotion behaviors and several demographic factors: mothers’ education level (F = 4.264, p = 0.003), fathers’ education level (F = 12.011, p = 0.000), fathers’ occupation (F = 6.455, p = 0.002), sources of health information (F = 4.814, p = 0.004), and family type (t = 2.212, p = 0.029). Conclusion: The study highlights significant associations between demographic characteristics and health promotion behaviors among adolescents in Bangladesh. To enhance these behaviors, interventions focusing on parental involvement, peer education, and better access to recreational facilities are recommended. Policymakers and health educators should prioritize these areas to improve health outcomes in this critical age group.
Co-Authors Halima Akter Krishna Rani Md. Tarequl Islam