Education's Impact on Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring in Hypertensive Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Baghianimoghadam Mohammad Hossein, Rahaee Zohreh, Morowatisharifabad Mohammad Ali, Sharifirad Gholamreza, Andishmand Abas, Azadbakht Leila
Primary Institution: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
Education based on the BASNEF model will improve self-monitoring of blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
Conclusion
Educational programs are effective in improving self-monitoring behavior among hypertensive patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Self-monitoring behavior increased by 173.31% in the intervention group after education.
- Attitude towards self-monitoring improved by 62.60% in the intervention group.
- Subjective norms and intention for self-monitoring also showed significant increases after the intervention.
Takeaway
Teaching patients how to check their blood pressure at home can help them do it better and take care of their health.
Methodology
A clinical trial with 150 hypertensive outpatients divided into intervention and control groups, using a validated questionnaire and educational sessions based on the BASNEF model.
Limitations
The study was short-term and did not measure long-term blood pressure changes.
Participant Demographics
39% male, 61% female, mean age 57.9 years, varied education levels with 28.7% illiterate.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
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