An Examination Of The Impact Of Garlic Pill Supplements As Additional Therapy For Individuals With Hyperlipedemia.

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a class of disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels, and it represents a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. These diseases encompass a range of conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart diseases, and disorders of the blood vessels (such as atherosclerosis and peripheral artery disease). Cardiovascular diseases can manifest as acute events, such as heart attacks and strokes, or as chronic conditions that progressively impact the heart's ability to function.

The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is a global health concern, affecting individuals across diverse demographic and socio-economic groups. While age is a significant risk factor, CVD can also affect younger populations, highlighting the importance of preventive measures and early detection.

The current study is aimed to assess the effectiveness of a garlic pills (Allium Sativum) among hyper lipedmic hospital employees in selected hospitals at Pathanamthitta Dist, Kerala.

 Objectives:

• To evaluate the hospital staff's baseline data for hyperlipidemia.


• To assess the efficacy of additional therapy for garlic pills in hyperlipidemic hospital staff.


• Discover the relationship between the posttest and chosen demographic factors.

 Hypotheses:

These hypotheses was tested at the 0.05 level of significance

• H1:The mean post interventional clinical variables were significantly lower than the mean pre intervention among hyperlipidemic hospital employees.


• H2: There was a significant association between the post test and selected demographic variables.

Conceptual framework: Von Bertanlanffy’s General System Theory

Research design: Pre Experimental one group Pretest- Posttest design

Population: Hospital employees with prehypertension who were aged between 25-65 years

Sample size: The sample size were 100

Sampling: Convenience Sampling Technique

Setting: Selected Hospitals at Patahanamthitta district, Kerala

Tool:Demographic variables and clinical parameters

Data collection:They were instructed to take 500mg of garlic pills once a day before breakfast for three months after being identified as hypertensive hospital staff by screening utilizing a sphygmomanometer and clinical criteria, primarily the Lipid Profile. The entire data collection process took six months to complete.

Data analysis:Descriptive statistics such as mean, mean percentage and standard deviation were used to describe demographic characteristics. Inferential statistics used were Paired test for comparing the pre and post test of blood pressure level. Chi-square test was adapted to find the association between pre and post test blood pressure level after the intervention of garlic pills.

Major findings of the study:The study identified that the mean difference in systolic BP was 13.69, diastolic pressure was 10.96 & VLDL is 18.63 and Triglycerides was 28.14. The mean difference was increased with 16.85. The difference was statistically significant at P < 0.05. So the study suggests that there was an association of post test scores with selected demographic variables like gender, marital status, education, type of work, working hours per day, height, weight, BMI, dietary pattern, salt intake, life style practices, exercise and leisure time activity. The study proved that garlic pill was effective and maintains the blood pressure among employees with hypertension.