Why the study?
What factors are associated with self-care behaviors in elderly patients with hypertension based on the Health Belief Model?
What factors are associated with self-care behaviors in elderly patients with hypertension based on the Health Belief Model?
Perceived self-efficacy and cues to action are the strongest predictors of self-care behaviors in elderly patients with hypertension, highlighting targets for educational interventions.
May support targeting self-efficacy and cues to action in elderly hypertension self-care; hypothesis-generating pending prospective trials.
Introduction: High blood pressure is the most important public health problem in developing countries. It a leading cause of stroke, kidney failure, premature death and a risk factor for cardiovascular disease particularly in elderly. The aim of conducting this study was to investigate the factors associated with self-care behaviors in elderly with hypertension based on health belief model in Uremia County.
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