Key result
An educational program based on the Theory of Planned Behavior significantly improved mean scores for perceived behavior control (3.64 to 4.23) and behavioral intention (3.88 to 4.24) (P<0.05).
Why the study?
Hypertension is a major cause of disability and mortality, prompting evaluation of whether a Theory of Planned Behavior-based educational program improves self-care behaviors.
Does an educational program based on the Theory of Planned Behavior improve self-care behaviors in patients with hypertension?
Population
180 patients with hypertension referred to health centers in Rasht, Iran
Comparison
Educational program based on the Theory of Planned Behavior vs control
Design
Clinical trial
Authors
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May support TPB-based education to boost intention and control in hypertension; leaves open effects on self-care behaviors.
RCT (n=180)
Yes
Does an educational program based on the Theory of Planned Behavior improve self-care behaviors in patients with hypertension?
p-value: p=<0.05
An educational program based on the Theory of Planned Behavior significantly improves attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intentions regarding self-care in hypertensive patients.
Mehrabia et al. (2021) conducted an RCT in Hypertension (n=180). Educational program based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) vs. Control group (no educational program) was evaluated on Self-care behaviors assessed via TPB constructs (attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, and behavioral intention) (p=<0.05). An educational program based on the Theory of Planned Behavior significantly improved mean scores for perceived behavior control (3.64 to 4.23) and behavioral intention (3.88 to 4.24) (P<0.05).
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