Key result
MEDY program improves lifestyle modification knowledge by ~7 points vs routine care in hypertension.
Why the study?
Hypertension is a major public health challenge in rural India with inadequate awareness and practices regarding lifestyle modification for blood pressure control.
Does the MEDY approach (Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Yoga) improve knowledge and practice regarding lifestyle modification in rural hypertensive patients?
RCT (n=40)
Systematic random sampling
No
Does the MEDY approach (Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Yoga) improve knowledge and practice regarding lifestyle modification in rural hypertensive patients?
Mean Difference: 6.65
p-value: p=<0.05
A 4-week structured lifestyle intervention combining meditation, exercise, diet, and yoga significantly improved knowledge and self-reported practices for hypertension management in a rural Indian population.
Supports incorporating structured lifestyle education into rural hypertension care; extends RCT evidence for non-pharmacological interventions to knowledge and practice outcomes.
Background: Hypertension is a major public health challenge and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, particularly in rural India where lifestyle modification awareness and practices are often inadequate. Non-pharmacological interventions such as meditation, yoga, physical exercise, and dietary regulation play a crucial role in blood pressure control. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the MEDY approach (Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Yoga) on knowledge and practice regarding lifestyle modification among hypertensive patients in a selected rural area of Nandod Taluka, Narmada district, Gujarat. Methodology: A true experimental pre-test and post-test control group design was adopted. The pilot study included 40 hypertensive patients (20 experimental and 20 control) selected using systematic random sampling. The experimental group received the MEDY intervention for four weeks, while the control group received routine care. Knowledge and practice were assessed using structured questionnaires. Results: The experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement in both knowledge and practice scores after the MEDY intervention (p < 0.05), whereas no significant change was observed in the control group. Conclusion: The MEDY approach is an effective, feasible, and culturally acceptable lifestyle intervention for improving knowledge and practice related to hypertension management in rural settings.
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Dr. Naresh Godara Zala Divyaba Jorubhai (2025) conducted an RCT in Hypertension (n=40). MEDY approach (Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Yoga) vs. Routine care was evaluated on Knowledge score regarding lifestyle modification (MD 6.65, p=<0.05). The MEDY approach significantly improved knowledge and practice scores regarding lifestyle modification among hypertensive patients compared to routine care.
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