Awareness of Hypertensive Crisis among Allied Health Science Students

Introduction: Hypertensive crisis is a case of massive, acute increase in blood pressure which directly endangers the patient’s life, represented by symptoms of hypertension which developed suddenly and which is caused by various etiological moments. Aim: To access the knowledge level and create awareness about Hypertensive crisis among Allied health science students. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional research was conducted with a self-administered questionnaire containing ten questions distributed amongst 100 Allied Health science students. The questionnaire assessed the awareness about Hypertensive crisis among Allied health science students. The responses were recorded and analysed. Results: Among 100 Allied Health Sciences Students 84% of the students were aware of hypertensive crisis. 72% of the students were aware of etiology events of hypertensive crisis. 68%of the students were aware of damages caused by hypertensive crisis. 80% of the students were aware of limitations and management of hypertensive crisis. 75% of the students were aware, whether it will result in death of the patient. Conclusion: There is adequate awareness amongst Allied Health sciences about the Hypertensive Crisis. Enhanced awareness initiatives and Allied health sciences educational programmes together with increased importance for curriculum improvements that further promote knowledge and awareness about Hypertensive Crisis.