Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus with their health seeking behaviours among domestic waste handlers of Vijayapur Corporation

Background: In 2011, World Health Organization (WHO) member stated to reduce Prevention and Control of Non communicable Diseases in the Global Action Plan for the 1 which aimed to halt the rise of diabetes by 2025 and reduce the prevalence of hypertension by 25% between 2010 and 2025. Aim: The present study was aimed to Prevalence of Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus with their Health Seeking Behaviours Among Domestic Waste Handlers. Methods and Materials: Quantitative, Descriptive Survey Design with present study.500 Prevalence of Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus with their Health Seeking Behaviours Among Domestic Waste Handlers were selected by using convenient sampling technique. The knowledge was assessed by using structured knowledge questionnaires. Frequency, percentage, Mean and standard deviation, chi square test and t test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Statistically significant association between demographic variable and patient suffering with high BP Chi square test.(p=0.001). Statistically significant association between demographic variable and Knowledge of how to reduce Hypertension Chi square test.(p=0.001). Conclusion: structured Teaching Programme can be a better improve the knowledge of hypertension and diabetes default among domestic waste handlers.