Analysis of health behaviours of respondents with hypertension in the context of acceptance of chronic disease

Abstract

Introduction. Arterial hypertension (hypertension) is a circulatory system disease that constitutes a significant health and social problem. It is considered one of the most common diseases of the adult population and contributes to premature deaths worldwide.

Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the acceptance of chronic disease by patients with hypertension in the context of preferred health behaviors.

Material and methods. The study was conducted among 100 patients with hypertension. They used the diagnostic survey method and the estimation method, survey and estimation scale techniques, and questionnaires of the AIS and IZZ scales with the author's information.

Results. The research results indicate a different level of acceptance of the disease in various categories of health behaviors of patients with hypertension.

Conclusions. Acceptance of a chronic disease does not correlate with the categories of health behaviors of respondents with hypertension.