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DETERMINANTS OF LIFE STYLE PATTERNS AMONG PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL
HYPERTENSION

Research Authors
Zienab Abd EL-lateef Mohammed, Hala Mohamed Ghanem
Research Department
Research Journal
EL-MINJA MED., BULL
Research Member
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
Vol. 13, No. 2
Research Year
2002
Research Abstract

Arterial hypertension disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world to
day. The aim of the study was conducted to identify lifestyle patterns among hypertensive patients,
was carried out in the medical wards and out patients clinic of Assiut university Hospital to select a
sample of 120 adult hypeltensive patients. The study data was gathered by a specially designed
interview schedule, which was developed based on (HPLP). The interview was covering sixe areas
of lifestyle patterns. The areas were self-actualization, interpersonal support, stress management,
exercises, Nutrition and health responsibility. The main finding of this study showed that 60% of
patients are males and 40% are females, 43% aged from 30t050 years old. 54% of patient married
and low educational level. As regards of occupation 36% of them were technical workers and
62.5% of patients were living in rural areas. There is significant different between physical activity
and occupation also between physical activity and residence.