Hypertension. Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Using lectures, slides, discussion, Q&A and an educational booklet, the members of the education team, which consisted of a GP, a research PhD student with an MSc in nursing and a nutr
Lifestyle
Using lectures, slides, discussion, Q&A and an educational booklet, the members of the education team, which consisted of a GP, a research PhD student with an MSc in nursing and a nutritionist, gave t
The routine treatment program was continued in the control group, and six months after completing the first questionnaire, they were invited over the phone to visit their local health centers to compl
Sponsors
Isfahan University Of Medical Science
Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute,Secretariat of the Iranian Cardiovascular Research Network
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria included: The samples were 18 years or older and were the residents of Isfahan city. The subjects would be included in the study if they declared their diagnosis with hypertension by a physician and were receiving pharmacotherapy for hypertension. Exclusion criteria: Any limitations on measuring blood pressure from the arm such as arm casting; existence of a shunt or fistula in the hands; to be on fasting or on a special diet for obesity or for weight loss at the time of sampling; according to the patients or their families, they were suffering from Cushing and pheochromocytoma, undergoing treatment with peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis, suffering from mental illnesses and cancer, and being pregnant. If the subjects in the intervention group missed over two sessions of the class, they would be excluded from the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge, Attitude, Practice. Timepoint: In the beginning of the study and 6 month after intervention. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Self-efficacy and Self-care. Timepoint: In the beginning of the study and 6 month after intervention. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Blood pressure. Timepoint: In the beginning of the study and 6 month after intervention. Method of measurement: digital brachial sphygmomanometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body mass index. Timepoint: In the beginning of the study and 6 month after intervention. Method of measurement: digital weighing scale and Plastic meters. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Eghbali Babadi
Isfahan University Of Medical Science
Outcome results
None listed