ASSESSMENT OF NURSES’ KNOWLEDGE REGARDING NON- PHARMACOLOGICAL MEASURES TO CONTROL HYPERTENSION IN BASRA TEACHING HOSPITALS.

To assessing nurses ’knowledge about non-pharmacological measures to control hypertension in Basra educational hospitals. Data were collected through a questionnaire of 50 samples that included two axes, The demographic information for nurses and the second their scientific knowledge through a group of questions amounting to 20 questions. The results showed that the nurses answers regarding weight reeducation in over weight individual is needed to reduce high blood pressure, 96% were correct, with highly significant mean of score 2.94, regular physical activity is need to reduce high blood pressure 88% with significant mean of score 2.76. Also, t relaxation techniques such as shopping, watching a movie, meditation and sitting on the beach can reduce high blood pressure were 80%, with significant mean of score 2.68. While the nurses had non correct answer regarding the person’s dependence on a diet Rich in saturated fats, found in animal products, does not affect his high blood pressure, by 70%, with non-significant mean of score 1.86 The study concluded that nurses' knowledge of non-pharmacological measures to control high blood pressure summarizes that the majority of nurses were aware of the importance of non-pharmacological measures to control high blood pressure, and despite this, more knowledge about this must appear through conducting educational courses, educational programs and publication Paying attention to diet in hospitals and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]