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Abstract
Objective
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a three-month educational intervention on knowledge, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and weight in primary care hypertensive patients.
Material and methodsA quasi-experimental design was used. Knowledge was assessed using the validated Hypertension Evaluation of Lifestyle and Management scale, and SBP, DBP, and weight were measured at baseline and post-intervention.
ResultsPatient knowledge significantly improved, with the average score increasing from 2.77±2.31 to 10.25±3.84 (p<0.001). SBP showed a significant reduction (−7.5mmHg; p<0.001), and average weight decreased significantly (−1.26kg; p<0.001). DBP reduction was non-significant (−0.7mmHg; p=0.222).
ConclusionsThe educational intervention significantly improved hypertension knowledge, reduced SBP, and decreased weight. Structured patient education should be integrated into primary care to enhance lifestyle modifications.
Keywords:
Knowledge
Hypertension
Self-management
Primary care
Morocco
Resumen
Objetivo
Evaluar los efectos de una intervención educativa de tres meses sobre el conocimiento, la presión arterial sistólica (PAS), la presión arterial diastólica (PAD) y el peso en pacientes hipertensos de atención primaria.
Material y métodosSe empleó un diseño cuasiexperimental. El conocimiento se evaluó mediante la escala validada Hypertension Evaluation of Lifestyle and Management, y se midieron la PAS, la PAD y el peso al inicio y después de la intervención.
ResultadosEl conocimiento de los pacientes mejoró significativamente, con una puntuación promedio que aumentó de 2,77±2,31 a 10,25±3,84 (p<0,001). La PAS mostró una reducción significativa (−7,5mmHg; p<0,001), y el peso promedio disminuyó de manera significativa (−1,26kg; p<0,001). La reducción de la PAD no fue significativa (−0,7mmHg; p=0,222).
ConclusionesLa intervención educativa mejoró significativamente el conocimiento sobre la hipertensión, redujo la PAS y disminuyó el peso. La educación estructurada del paciente debe integrarse en la atención primaria para potenciar las modificaciones del estilo de vida.
Palabras clave:
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Hipertensión
Autogestión
Atención primaria
Marruecos
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