Circulatory System
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with uncontrolled hypertension (BP measurements = 140/90 mmHg) Aged 18 years or more Had diagnosed with hypertension for at least 1 year Had received antihypertensive medication without change for 3 months Had accepted to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who were pregnant woman Extremely ill patient (e.g. decompensated renal disease) Severe mental e.g., severe depression or dementia that could interfere with communication or comprehending questions Those had visual and hearing impairments that interfere with communication. Those patients had not completed the interview
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure measurements below 140/90 mm Hg. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score of hypertension self-care activity level effects | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Suez Canal University Faculty of Medicine