...Hasriani; Elly Lilianty Sjattar; Rosyidah Arafat Purpose This review aims to describe the effectiveness of education with the transtheoretical model (TTM)-based on the self-care behavior of hypertension patients. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature search was carried out...

...Tashi Dendup; Pandup Tshering; Tandin Dorji Purpose This study examined the risk factors associated with hypertension in Bhutan. Design/methodology/approach The cross-sectional data of 30,889 adults from the National Health Survey of Bhutan was used in this study. Multivariable regression...

... in patients with hypertension. Design/methodology/approach In total, 85 patients with hypertension (34 males, 51 females) were recruited from October to December 2015 at Saraphi Hospital, Chiang Mai Province using purposive sampling. PDGF mRNA levels of the patients were analyzed using the RT-PCR method...

...Pantip Sangprasert; Srimuang Palangrit; Natima Tiyoa; Junya Pattaraarchachai Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of mindfulness practice on health behaviors and quality of life (QOL) among hypertensive patients. Design/methodology/approach A quasi-experimental research...

...Nanthakan Woodham; Surasak Taneepanichskul; Ratana Somrongthong; Nanta Auamkul Purpose Hypertension is a common disease among elderly. Adherence to antihypertensive medication is a key predictor of optimal blood pressure control that prevents the risk of cardiovascular disease and potentially...

... and a control group of 26 people. Participants were males and females aged 30-65 years with pre- to mild hypertension, and who were not receiving any drugs for the treatment of hypertension. Participants of the experimental group were assigned to a fitness program with supervised exercise once a week...