The purpose of this study is to assess if storytelling is an effective approach for promoting lifestyle and behavioral change among individuals managing hypertension and to determine if storytelling interventions can help to reduce blood pressure and improve medication adherence.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
The Web-based storytelling group will access stories and educational materials on the study website.
The storytelling plus group will watch the stories in a group setting, share their experiences and have educational sessions led by a health coach.
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware, United States
RECRUITINGSystolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
Blood pressure will be measured three times using a manual blood pressure monitor.
Time frame: 6 months
Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications (daily usage)
Medication adherence will be measured using Medication Electronic Measuring System (MEMS) caps
Time frame: 6 months
Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications (self reported)
Medication adherence will be measure through participant self report Domains of Subjective Extent of Nonadherence scale.
Time frame: 6 months
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