Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing (한국보건간호학회지)

Korean Society of public Health Nursing (한국보건간호학회)
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Compliance with a Low-Salt Diet, Sodium Intake, and Preferred Salty Taste in the Hypertensive Elderly

노인 고혈압 환자의 저염식이 이행, 나트륨 섭취 및 짠 맛에 대한 기호도

  • 이영희 (관동대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 김현경 (전북대학교 간호대학, 전북대학교 간호과학연구소) ;
  • 권경희 (임곡보건진료소)
  • Received : 2010.08.05
  • Accepted : 2010.09.03
  • Published : 2010.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the compliance to a low-salt diet, sodium intake, and preferred salty taste in elderly patients with hypertension. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used. Participants were 105 elderly patients with hypertension living in a rural area. The compliance with a low-salt diet, sodium intake, and preferred salty taste, blood pressure, body mass index, and waist circumference were measured, and compared according to the general characteristics and the levels of blood pressure. Descriptive statistics, $X^2$-test, t-test, and ANOVA were used for data analysis. Results: compliance with a low-salt diet was marginally elevated. Sodium intake was relatively high and the main sources were seasonings and vegetables. The participants tended to prefer high levels of salt. Sodium intake was significantly higher the hypertensive individuals (stage I and II) compared to prehypertensive subjects on a normal maintenance diet. Sodium intake from vegetables was also significantly different between the two groups. Conclusion: Nursing intervention for hypertensive elderly patients should include strategies to decrease sodium intake.

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