Modified relaxation technique for treating hypertension in Thai postmenopausal women.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To examine the effectiveness of a modified relaxation (MR) technique in reducing blood pressure levels in Thai postmenopausal women with mild hypertension, compared with a control group who received health education.

Methods

This is a 16-week, randomized, parallel, open-label, controlled trial in a menopausal clinic in a tertiary health care center in Northeastern Thailand. The intervention group received a 60-minute session of MR training and were encouraged to practice 15-20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. The control group received lifestyle education, including diet and exercise. The primary and secondary outcomes were systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP).

Results

Of 432 participants, 215 and 217 were randomly allocated to the MR and cont

SUBMITTER: Saensak S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3794966 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature