Key result
New adherence to sodium reduction in hypertensive patients was associated with significant reductions in systolic blood pressure compared to nonadherence (Cohen's d 0.60, p<0.001).
Why the study?
Does adherence to advocated lifestyle behaviors improve blood pressure and anthropometric measures in patients with hypertension?
Population
209 patients with hypertension participating in the CORFIS program in community clinics in Malaysia.
Comparison
Adherence to advocated lifestyle behaviors based… vs Nonadherent patients.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports sodium reduction counseling in hypertension; leaves open causal confirmation by randomized trials.
Observational (n=209)
Yes
Does adherence to advocated lifestyle behaviors improve blood pressure and anthropometric measures in patients with hypertension?
Standardized Mean Difference: 0.6
p-value: p=<.001
Self-reported adherence to lifestyle modifications, even when not meeting recommended targets, is associated with clinically beneficial reductions in blood pressure and weight in hypertensive patients.
Karupaiah et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Hypertension (n=209). Adherence to lifestyle modifications (sodium reduction, exercise, diet) vs. Nonadherent (N-A) group was evaluated on Systolic blood pressure (SBP) reduction (Cohen's d 0.60, p=<.001). New adherence to sodium reduction in hypertensive patients was associated with significant reductions in systolic blood pressure compared to nonadherence (Cohen's d 0.60, p<0.001).
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