An experimental randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of Mediterranean diet education on blood pressure levels and quality of life in hypertensive patients. The sample size was determined using power analysis (n=70). Data were collected using a General Information Form, Physical Activity Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale, SF-36 Quality of Life Scale, and Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale. Both groups were administered the questionnaire and blood pressure measurements at 0, 1, and 3 months. The first application was administered to the intervention group before the education session.
The experimental randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of Mediterranean diet education on blood pressure levels and quality of life in hypertensive patients. The sample size was determined using power analysis (n=70). Patients who met the inclusion criteria were assigned to the experimental (n=35) and control (n=35) groups using a simple randomization technique. Data were collected using the General Information Form, Physical Activity Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale, SF-36 Quality of Life Scale, and Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale. Surveys and blood pressure measurements were administered to both groups at 0, 1, and 3 months. The initial application for the intervention group was conducted before the education session. In data evaluation, percentages, means, independent t-tests, Pearson chi-square tests, Yates chi-square tests, repeated measures variance analysis (ANOVA), Pearson correlation tests, and Bonferroni tests were used.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
70
The General Information Form, Physical Activity Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale, SF-36 Quality of Life Scale, and Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale will be administered to hypertensive patients at each interview (at 0, 1, and 3 months). The intervention group will be trained on the Mediterranean Diet at the first meeting.
The General Information Form, Physical Activity Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale, SF-36 Quality of Life Scale, and Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale will be administered to hypertensive patients at each interview (at 0, 1, and 3 months).
Dumlupınar Family Health Center
Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye)
Mediterranean diet adherence level
Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale:The scale consists of 14 questions. Each question is scored 1 or 0, depending on the amount consumed, to calculate a total score. Total scores are used to determine dietary compliance: a score of ≤5 indicates low compliance, 6-9 indicates moderate compliance, and ≥10 indicates high compliance.
Time frame: 0th month (1st day), 1st month and 3rd month
Quality of Life level
SF-36 Quality of Life Scale: The scale consists of 36 questions and eight subscales. Each subscale is scored separately from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate better health.
Time frame: 0th month (1st day), 1st month and 3rd month
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