Why the study?
Dietary modification is recommended for prevention and treatment of hypertension, but little is known about which factors are associated with adherence to dietary guidelines.
Population
497 middle-aged (34-69 years) adults participating in the CMERC cohort study
Comparison
Adults with hypertension vs adults without hypertension
Design
Cohort follow-up cross-sectional study
Key result
Higher self-efficacy was significantly associated with good adherence to dietary guidelines among Korean adults with hypertension (OR 4.06).
Authors
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Higher self-efficacy and fewer barriers were associated with dietary adherence; leaves open whether targeting these improves outcomes in hypertension.
Cross-Sectional (n=497)
No
Odds Ratio: 4.06 (95% CI 1.28–12.9)
p-value: p=<0.05
Factors influencing dietary adherence differ between normotensive and hypertensive individuals, highlighting the need for targeted educational approaches to improve blood pressure control.
Shim et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=497). Self-efficacy for following dietary guidelines vs. Lower self-efficacy was evaluated on Good dietary adherence among hypertensive adults (OR 4.06, 95% CI 1.28-12.9, p=<0.05). Higher self-efficacy was significantly associated with good adherence to dietary guidelines among Korean adults with hypertension (OR 4.06).