Why the study?
Hypertension is a major cause of premature death and chronic disease worldwide, prompting the evaluation of self-management interventions on self-care and blood pressure.
Does a self-management program improve self-care and reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients?
Population
66 hypertensive patients in Bandung, West Java
Comparison
Self-management intervention vs control
Design
Quasi-experimental two-group study
Authors
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Self-management may enhance self-care and BP control in hypertension; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials.
Does a self-management program improve self-care and reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients?
A self-management intervention significantly improves self-care behaviors and reduces blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Calisanie et al. (2021) studied this question.