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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Eligible families will include those with at least one family member with confirmed diagnosis of HTN and/or DM. The medical records of the patient will be used to confirm the diagnosis. Informed consent will be obtained from all family members. Additionally, family members must be either first degree blood relatives or spouses of the patient.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Bedridden and terminally ill patients will be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| improving risk factor control status (BP 140/90 mmHg and fasting blood glucose (FPG) 110 mg/dl) and abstinence from smoking/ tobacco use. Timepoint: Baseline and 12 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| a) Increased compliance to medication b) reduction in quantity of salt, oil, sugar and meat intake c) sticking to diet chart and health calendar e) abstinence from alcohol consumption f) engagement in physical activity g) increased engagement with social system h) reduced depression and anxiety.Timepoint: Baseline and 12 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Department of Social Work, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous)