Hypertension. Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Patients in the intervention group are will divided into three subgroups. In each subgroup, self-management training in blood pressure control by peers in 5 sessions of 45 to 60 minute
The second session includes risk factors for high blood pressure and ways to control it
The third session includes the general principles of hypertension treatment and its pharmacological treatments
The fourth session includes training the daily weight control, diet and proper physical activity
The fifth session includes stress management and non-smoking and alcohol consumption. Intervention 2: Control group: Receive the routine training of the center and answer the questions that the resea
Sponsors
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having Iranian and Persian citizenship The ability to communicate verbally Age 20 to 65 years old Having a primary hypertension with cardiologist confirmed At least 6 months have passed since the diagnosis of the disease The lack of physical and mental debilitating diseases known for example, MR, depression and cancer Location in Kashan Do not attend another study at the same time The desire and informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with systolic blood pressure more than 170 mm Hg
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adherence to Treatment. Timepoint: Before training, after training and 45 days after completion of intervention. Method of measurement: Treatment adherence questionnaire for patients with hypertension.;Self Management Behavior. Timepoint: Before training, after training and 45 days after completion of intervention. Method of measurement: Self-management questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohsen Taghadosi
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed