High blood pressure. Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 60 years and older Willingness to cooperate in the study Definitive diagnosis of high blood pressure based on the doctor's opinion Ability to read and write in Persian Lack of simultaneous participation in similar interventions Sign the informed consent form to participate in the research Having a smart mobile phone and being able to use it
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Reluctance to continue participation after choosing the person The impossibility of completing the research instrument in the pre-test and post-test stages Major changes affecting a person's life resulting in high physical and mental stress (such as the death of relatives and friends, severe physical and mental illness, divorce, etc.) Death of the contributor
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Medication compliance. Timepoint: Measurement of high blood pressure at the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and one month after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Moriski medication adherence questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure. Timepoint: Before starting the study and after completing the intervention. Method of measurement: Standard sphygmomanometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Bagheiat-allah University of Medical Sciences