*Dalhatu, A1., Maliki A.U2., Sani Salaha M2., Sani Dalhat, Khalid2, Ashiru Muhammad,1 Ahmad R. A1
1Department of Nursing Sciences, Bayero University Kano-Nigeria
2Department of Nursing Sciences,Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria-Nigeria
*Corresponding author’s Email: adamudalhatu206@gmail.com, doi.org/10.55639/607.02010035
ABSTRACT
Effective hypertension management relies heavily on dietary guidelines and regular physical activity adherence. This study assessed the level of dietary compliance among hypertensive patients attending the Medical Outpatient Clinic at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria. A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed, involving 197 hypertensive patients selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a standardized instrument adapted from the World Health Organization’s dietary guidelines for hypertension management in African populations. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis via SPSS version 23. The demographic analysis showed that most participants were 50 and older (51.3%). 44.1% of the respondents demonstrated moderate compliance with the dietary guidelines. However, dietary compliance was not statistically associated with blood pressure control (P > 0.005). The study concludes that dietary compliance among the participants was generally moderate. It recommends that healthcare providers strengthen health education and counselling programs, focusing on lifestyle modifications, particularly dietary changes, to enhance hypertension management outcomes.
Keywords:
Hypertension,
Dietary,
Compliance,
Patients,
WHO