The effect of educational program on quality of life and lifestyle in patients with hypertension

INTERVENTION: Intervention 1: Intervention group: For the intervention group, educational program based on the Orem self‐care model is presented in the form of six two‐hour sessions in groups (two groups of twenty) through lectures, questions and answers, and the presentation of an educational pamphlet. According to the COVID‐19 pandemic, training sessions will be held in compliance with social distance and all health protocols. Educational content based on the Orem self‐care model includes: definition of blood pressure, definition of hypertension, risks of hypertension, influencing factors On blood pressure, consequences and complications of high blood pressure, self‐care definition, self‐care training in hypertension including: physical activity, nutrition, weight loss, relaxation, deep breathing, yoga, meditation, training on how to measure blood pressure at home, lack Smoking and alcohol consumption, follow‐up treatment and training in the use of drugs. Intervention 2: Control group: will receive only routine training. They will also be provided with a training booklet. CONDITION: Hypertension diseases. ; Essential (primary) hypertension PRIMARY OUTCOME: Health‐ promoting lifestyle. Timepoint: Before, immediately, one month later and three months later. Method of measurement: Walker Health Promoting Lifestyle Questionnaire. Quality of life. Timepoint: Before, immediately, one month later and three months later. Method of measurement: SF‐36 Quality of Life Questionnaire. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients with hypertension Having a minimum literacy (being able to read and write) Age between 30 and 55 years No speech or hearing impairment