The Effect of Family-Based Self-Care Program on Adherence to Diet and Diet in Pregnant Women with High Blood Pressure

Introduction: Hypertension is one of the most important health problems in the world but it is largely controlled by self-care behaviors. This study aimed to determine the effect of family-centered self-care program on adherence to medication and diet in pregnant women. He was discharged from hospital with hypertension.Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on two groups of 30 people (discharged from selected hospitals of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences). The self-care program for adherence to the diet and medication was performed by the family in five sessions in the intervention group. The evaluation was performed using the Moriskey questionnaire and the standard three-day food registration questionnaire in both groups before, immediately after and two months later. The scores were analyzed by SPSS software.Results: According to the findings of the study, there was no significant difference in demographic characteristics between the experimental and control groups before intervention, but there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups (p = 0). / 001). There was also a significant difference in dietary compliance scores immediately after and two months after the program (p <0.05).Conclusion: Despite family involvement in identifying care needs and collaborating with patients, advancing therapeutic goals can be achieved. Therefore, a family-centered self-care program promotes adherence to medication and nutrition in patients, especially pregnant women with hypertension

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Self-care , Family-centered , Pharmacological diet , Pregnant women , Hypertension