Effects of a Health Belief Model on Stroke Prevention Behaviors and Perceptions among Uncontrolled Hypertension Patients at Community Health Center of Khuan Niang Hospital, Khuan Niang District, Songkhla Province

Abstract

This research was a quasi-experimental study with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The objectives were to compare the levels of stroke prevention behaviors, stroke awareness, and blood pressure. The sample consisted of 37 patients diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension from Ratphum Sub-district, Kuan Niang District, Songkhla Province, who received a health belief model program. The research was conducted over 6 weeks. Research instruments included questionnaires on general information, stroke prevention behaviors, and stroke awareness. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including the Wilcoxon matched pairs signed rank test.

          The study found that after participating in the program, participants showed significantly improved stroke prevention behaviors, stroke awareness, and systolic blood pressure levels compared to baseline (p < 0.05). However, diastolic blood pressure levels before and after the program showed no statistically significant difference.

This indicates that the health belief model program helped patients with uncontrolled hypertension develop better stroke awareness, leading to improved stroke prevention behaviors and reduced blood pressure levels.