The effect of educational intervention based on precede proceed model on life quality in hypertensive patients

Abstract Background: Hypertension is considered as one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases killing over 9 million people worldwide each year . Methods: This experimental study was performed in 90 patient’s hypertension attending health centers affiliated to karaj University of Medical Sciences. The subjects were randomly assigned into two groups of intervention (n=45) and control (n=45). The data were collected through questionnaires. Educational intervention was designed based on PRECEDE-PROCEED model and implemented in the intervention group. Data were collected three times prior to the intervention, 1 month after the intervention, and 3 months after the educational intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and statistical methods number, percentage, mean, standard deviation and repeated measure test. Results: The results showed that the mean score of various domains of life quality and total score of life quality in the intervention group increased significantly compared to the control group after the educational intervention. Conclusions: The results showed that design and implementation of educational program based on PRECEDE-PROCEED model is effective in improving the life quality of hypertensive patients .