Influence of theory-based education intervention physical activity in hypertensive patients
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Primary hypertension.Essential (primary) hypertension
- Registration Number
- IRCT2016061428463N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Tarbiat Modares University, Vice Chancellor Of Research
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 78
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion criteria were that patients should be diagnosed with primary hypertension; have a systolic BP of less than 170 mm hg; be taking at least one anti hypertension medication; have completed at least 4th grade education, have no orthopedic limitations to walking; be cleared for moderate-intensity walking by a cardiologist; have a current PA level that is less than the criterion (30 minutes of fast walking five days a week); be in the stage of pre- contemplation, contemplation or preparation; and be = 69 years of age. Exclusion criteria were diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or depression; history of heart attack or stroke; and taking drugs for weight loss
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Physical activity. Timepoint: 3 and 6 month. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Blood pressure. Timepoint: 3 month. Method of measurement: Holter monitoring 24 hour.