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The Existing Interventions to Promote Self-Care and Self-Monitoring Preventing Hypertension Among Thai Risk People: A
Samoraphop Banharak1, Kathleen Potempa2, Panita Limpawattana3
1Department of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Vascular Health and Risk Management
|July 15, 2025
Summary
This review identifies effective hypertension prevention strategies for Thailand. Future research should expand interventions, use modern delivery methods, and include longer follow-ups for lasting health impacts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Health Behavior Research
Background:
- Hypertension impacts one-third of global adults, a leading cause of mortality in Thailand.
- Effective hypertension prevention strategies are crucial given its preventability.
- This review addresses knowledge gaps in hypertension prevention interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of hypertension prevention interventions in Thailand.
- To identify existing knowledge gaps and understand current intervention approaches.
- To provide recommendations for future research and practice.
Main Methods:
- An unrestricted search of 11 databases was conducted until December 20, 2024.
- Included studies focused on preventive interventions for the Thai population at risk of hypertension.
- 41 studies were included, utilizing various research designs and participant numbers.
Main Results:
- Interventions were delivered primarily by researchers in community, hospital, and temple settings.
- Key intervention components included monitoring, knowledge promotion, behavior modification, social support, and counseling.
- Commonly assessed outcomes were knowledge, behaviors, and biomarkers, with measurements typically taken at baseline and 12 weeks.
Conclusions:
- Future research should broaden intervention strategies and emphasize biomarker assessment.
- Modern delivery methods like AI chatbots and mobile apps should be adopted.
- Longer follow-up periods beyond 12 weeks are recommended to ensure sustained impact.
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