Key result
Better self-care behavior linked to higher quality of life in hypertensive patients.
Why the study?
Is there an association between self-care behaviors and quality of life in hypertensive patients?
Population
200 hypertensive patients visiting Comprehensive Health Centers in Hamadan, Iran
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support self-care emphasis in hypertension; leaves open whether interventions causally improve quality of life.
Cross-Sectional (n=200)
Yes
Is there an association between self-care behaviors and quality of life in hypertensive patients?
Effect estimate: r=0.196
p-value: p=0.005
Self-care behaviors are positively correlated with quality of life in hypertensive patients, suggesting that educational programs to increase adherence may improve patient well-being.
Bairami et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=200). Self-care behaviors was evaluated on Total score of quality of life (r=0.196, p=0.005). Self-care behavior showed a significant positive correlation with the total score of quality of life among hypertensive patients (r=0.196; P=0.005).
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