Hypertension is a prevalent condition globally, affecting millions of individuals and contributing to cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and renal failure (Bello et al., 2024). In Nigeria, including Yobe State, hypertension remains one of the leading risk factors for these chronic health conditions. The World Health Organization (2023) estimates that nearly 30% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from hypertension, with poor management contributing to a high burden of morbidity and mortality. Nurses are often the first line of healthcare professionals in primary care settings, and their role in the management of hypertension is pivotal to improving patient outcomes.
In Yobe State Specialist Hospital, nurses are directly involved in monitoring blood pressure, educating patients, providing lifestyle modification counseling, and administering antihypertensive medications (Ali et al., 2024). However, inadequate knowledge among healthcare workers regarding up-to-date treatment protocols, drug interactions, and patient management strategies can hinder the quality of care provided. A well-informed nursing staff can significantly influence patient compliance, blood pressure control, and overall management, leading to better health outcomes (Nuhu et al., 2024). This study seeks to explore how nurses’ knowledge of hypertension management affects patient outcomes at Yobe State Specialist Hospital, focusing on the clinical management, patient education, and long-term prognosis of hypertensive patients.
Despite the importance of nurses' knowledge in hypertension management, there is a lack of comprehensive studies evaluating how nurses’ understanding of hypertension treatment directly affects patient outcomes in healthcare facilities in Yobe State. Given the high prevalence of hypertension and related complications in the region, it is crucial to assess the current knowledge levels of nurses and identify potential gaps that may compromise patient care. This study aims to address this knowledge gap and evaluate the impact of nurses' hypertension management knowledge on patient outcomes in Yobe State Specialist Hospital.
This study will focus on nurses working in the hypertension management unit of Yobe State Specialist Hospital. It will assess the knowledge levels and their influence on patient outcomes, including blood pressure control and overall patient health. Limitations include the potential for subjective bias in self-reported knowledge assessments and variability in patient outcomes due to factors outside nurses' control, such as socioeconomic status.
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