Cluster Randomized Trial for Hypertension Control: Effect on Lifestyles and Body Weight.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lifestyle modification, such as healthy diet habits, regular physical activity, and maintaining a normal body weight, must be prescribed to all hypertensive individuals. This study aims to test whether a multicomponent intervention is effective in improving lifestyle and body weight among low-income families.

Study design

Cluster randomized trial conducted between June 2013 and October 2016.

Setting/participants

A total of 1,954 uninsured adult patients were recruited in the study within 18 public primary healthcare centers of Argentina.

Intervention

Components targeting the healthcare system, providers, and family groups were delivered by community health workers; tailored text messages were sent for 18 months.

Main outcome measures

Changes

SUBMITTER: Poggio R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6755040 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature