Effects of mindfulness-based health education practice on health behaviors and quality of life among hypertensive patients: A quasi-experimental research
| Autor: | Pantip Sangprasert, Srimuang Palangrit, Natima Tiyoa, Junya Pattaraarchachai |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Health Research, Vol 33, Iss 3, Pp 186-196 (2019) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0857-4421 2586-940X |
| DOI: | 10.1108/JHR-07-2018-0059/full/pdf?title=effects-of-mindfulness-based-health-education-practice-on-health-behaviors-and-quality-of-life-among-hypertensive-patients |
| Popis: | Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of mindfulness practice on health behaviors and quality of life (QOL) among hypertensive patients. Design/methodology/approach - A quasi-experimental research was designed by before, after and a follow-up phase (i.e. on the 0th, 6th and 12th weeks). Two primary health care units (PCU) were selected as control and experiment groups. Samples included patients 35–59 years old who had been diagnosed with stage I hypertension. Both groups received treatment according to standard hypertension guidelines. The experimental group was added as a drill for the purpose of a mindfulness-based health education (MBHE) practice that would emphasize behavior skills (in diet, exercise and mental function) and instill a feeling of adaptation to everyday life. Findings - The total mean score of the prevention and promotional hypertension behaviors (PPHB), QOL, perceived in mindfulness (MF) and self-efficacy (SE) in the experiment group showed a significant statistical difference when compared to the control group in the 6th week in PPHB and SE (p |
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