Essential (primary) hypertension. Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: being interested to participate in the study; being middle-aged (65-30 years old); use drug for treatment of hypertension; the duration of diagnosed hypertension occurred at least for 6 months; not being involved in other common educational program related to hypertension at the same time and at least be literate. Exclusion criteria: the people don't want to continue the cooperation; participants who have attended at least two training sessions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure. Timepoint: All variables at baseline, 1.5 month latter, and then at the end of 6 months are evaluated. Method of measurement: (mmHg)measured by Mercury sphygmomanometer.;BMI. Timepoint: All variables at baseline, 1.5 month latter, and then at the end of 6 months are evaluated. Method of measurement: calibrated scale and meter.;Nutritional status. Timepoint: All variables at baseline, 1.5 month latter, and then at the end of 6 months are evaluated. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Fatigue. Timepoint: All variables at baseline, 1.5 month latter, and then at the end of 6 months are evaluated. Method of measurement: fatigue visual basic.;Pain. Timepoint: All variables at baseline, 1.5 month latter, and then at the end of 6 months are evaluated. Method of measurement: pain visual basic.;Physical activity. Timepoint: All variables at baseline, 1.5 month latter, and then at the end of 6 months are evaluated. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Depression. Timepoint: All variables at baseline, 1.5 month latter, and then at the end of 6 months are evaluated. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Paraclinic (Blood)tests:TG,cholestrol,Na of urine(24 hours). Timepoint: at baseline, and at the end of 6 months are evaluated. Method of measurement: labratory kits. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life. Timepoint: At the begining and 6 months later. Method of measurement: Questionnair QOL36 questions that validited among Iranian. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Department of health education & health promotion School of health Isfahan University of Medical Sci