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Farzaneh Noroozi1, Mohammad Fararouei2, Javad Kojuri3
1Department of Health Promotion, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Health Belief Model education for mothers significantly reduced family salt intake and blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Rural health personnel involvement enhanced program scalability and effectiveness in Iranian communities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Hypertension is a leading global cause of illness and death.
- Effective interventions are crucial for managing blood pressure and reducing associated risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a Health Belief Model-based intervention on family salt consumption and blood pressure in rural Iranian hypertensive patients.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter clinical trial with 200 hypertensive patients in rural Iran.
- Intervention involved workshops for health personnel and mothers on reducing salt intake and managing blood pressure.
- Data collected via questionnaires before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in family salt consumption (urine sodium and creatinine decreased).
- Significant decrease in blood pressure observed in the intervention group compared to the control group.
Conclusions:
- Mothers' education, guided by the Health Belief Model, effectively improved family diet and reduced disease risk.
- Engaging rural health personnel facilitated broader and more sustainable health promotion initiatives.
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