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The study based on a broad framework with input, throughput, output and feedback first presented by Ludwing Von Bertalanffy. The investigation utilised an evaluative approach. Samples of 50 staff nurses were collected using random sampling by lottery. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The overall pre-test knowledge mean score was 14.14±1.629. After administration of the self-instructional module, the post-test mean score increased to 20.56±4.362. The hypothesis H1 expressed that there will be a considerable distinction between pre-test and post-test information scores of nursing officers regarding urinary tract infection. The 't' test was discovered to be more prominent than the table worth. Acquired worth was (10.353), and table worth was (2.045). It showed the effectiveness of the SIM. The study was no significant relationship with demographic variables because the chi-square value was less than the table value. Thus, the H2 has been dismissed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hypertension is one of the serious medical condition that has risk factor for developing cardiovascular diseases. Around 33% of individuals having hypertension are undiagnosed and those who are diagnosed are not taking proper treatment. One of the significant reason for hypertension is premature death. In this review, we focused on modern directions of hypertension management with an attention on screening, diagnosis and drug selection. In urban areas of India hypertension incidence is estimated upto 20 to 40% and in rural area it is upto 12 to 17%. Hypertension shows no symptoms and during routine check-ups we can diagnose it. For management of hypertension the guidelines were developed by ministry of health. Various threats were identified regarding management of hypertension. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]