Hypertension Knowledge and Hypertension Caretaking Behavior of Urban Residents in Pondicherry Region, India

Hypertension is a major health problem in India. Prevention and control of hypertension is urgent need of the hour. The knowledge and awareness on cause of hypertension enables one to find the ways and means of control the hypertension. This paper deals with hypertension knowledge and hypertension caretaking behavior of the urban residents in Pondicherry region. It outlines the indicators on hypertension knowledge and hypertension caretaking behavior and such indicators are quantified with the help of 5 point rating scale. This paper concludes with some interesting findings along with policy suggestions.