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Abstract
This intervention study was conducted to evaluate the control of
hypertension through implementation of a health education program for
patients in El Salam district, Port Said City.
Subjects and methods: The study included a sample of 2 34 hypertensive
patient divided into an intervention group, 118, and a control group, 116
patients. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire sheet by
interview at patients’ homes . . Demographic and social data as age, sex,
education were collected from both groups. Blood pressure, height, and
weight were checked fur every patient in either of the two groups. Patient’s
knowledge attitudes, and practical knowledge toward’ hypertension such as
definition, risk factors complication, prevention control were measured.
Results: The results of the study indicated that patients’ knowledge,
attitudes, and practical knowledge were improved in intervention group
tifter the program, with statistically significant differences, p<O.OOJ. Also,
the grade of hypertension has statistically significantly improved in patients
of the intervention group after the program, p<O.Ofll. No statistically
significant associations could be demonstrated between any of the age, sex,
education, marital status, and occupation and the measured parameters
indicating program outcomes. Additionally, the results of the study
indicated that modification of major risk factors for hypertension, e.g.
weight reduction, salt intake, exercise, stress management, reduction of
caffeine intake, cessation of smoking and medication compliance is feasible
through health education program.
Conclusion: The health education program has achieved its goal. It is
recommended that such educational programs be held at each health care
setting. The role of the community health nurse in home visits and out reach
program for health education, and monitoring of compliance to medication
should be emphasized.