Effectivenes of Gender-based Self-care Education, Attitude, Awareness and Performance on Reduced Blood Pressure in Hospital Patients of Iranshahr

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of Gender-based Self-care Education, Attitude, Awareness and Performance on Reduced Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients in Khatamolanbia Hospital of Iranshahr.Method: The researcher assessed the impact of a self-care educational package on hypertensive patients during a 6-month period. The target population included 51male and female hypertensive patients in Khatamolanbia Hospital of Iranshahr in 2016. After implementing the self-care educational package, its impact was evaluated using a self-made questionnaire.Statistical analysis: The data were analysed using SPSS version16 software.Results: It was shown that the self-care program significantly affects the attitude, knowledge, health behaviors and blood pressure control (p=0.05).Conclusion: The use of self-care education to patients and understanding their blood pressure control. Women show more willingness toward self-care programs than men.

کلیدواژه ها:

Gender ، Awareness ، Attitude ، Behavior ، Hypertension