The Effects of Model for Promoting Health Literacy in the High Blood Pressure Suspected Cases, Kalasin Province

Abstract

      This research was Experimental research. The study aimed to investigate an effectiveness for promoting health literacy in the High Blood Pressure Suspected Cases, Kalasin Province. Sample 32 high blood pressure Suspected Cases from the effect size calculation performed between January - June 2023 by applying Nutbeam and Mezirow's concept. Organized as a promotion program Patient-centered health literacy 10 processes 7 activities. Data collection quality with in-depth interviews, group chat. Quantitative data were obtained by personal records, questionnaires, assessment forms, weight, height, waist circumference and blood pressure measurements. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Paired Sample T-Test was compared with the significance level at 0.05.

        The results showed that after testing the health literacy level of high blood pressure suspected cases had an average health literacy score.  Higher than before the experiment with statistical significance at the 0.05 level (Mean difference 11.93, 95%CI 9.48-14.37, p-value<0.001). There was a statistical significance at the 0.05 level, with knowledge increasing after the experiment (Mean difference 42.44: 95%CI: 35.27-49.62, p-value <0.001). The average was higher than before the experiment. Way significantly Statistics at the 0.05 level included physical health status, body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Decreased than before the experiment statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Therefore, it can be concluded that this developed health literacy promotion model in the High Blood Pressure Suspected Cases groups was suitable for the local context. Enhances productivity in change behavior and improved physical health to prevent or slow down the onset of high blood pressure.