Author/Authors :
Sadeghi، Masoumeh نويسنده , , Shiri، Mansoor نويسنده Vice-chancellery for Health, Department of Health Education, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , , Roohafza، Hamidreza نويسنده Rehabilitation Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , , Rakhshani، Fatemeh نويسنده Professor, Health Promotion Research Centre, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences , Zahedan ,Iran , , Sepanlou، Sadaf نويسنده PhD Candidate, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , , Sarrafzadegan، Nizal نويسنده MD, Professor of Cardiology, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, IUMS, Isfahan ,
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) constitute 53% of deaths above the age of 30;
54% of these deaths are attributed to high blood pressure. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the
main cause of mortality in the world. Hypertension accounts for 13% of mortalities and 6% of
morbidities and is one of the main risk factors that cause loss of healthy life years. Blood
pressure is not optimally controlled even among those who are aware of their disease. Previous
studies showed that apart from pharmacological treatment, lifestyle improvement can also play
a significant role in the prevention of high blood pressure CVDs. Self-care among them has been
addressed in several previous studies. There are few self-care programs in Iran, but no study has
been conducted on blood pressure.
METHODS: In this study the primary model is designed and then revised, and in the pilot study
the feasibility of the project was approved and the final model presented.
RESULTS: The current project proposes a model for self-care of hypertensive patients and their
families, and is based on education of health care providers and patients in such a way that
patients can control their illness.
CONCLUSION: The model can be implemented at a national scale.
