Middle-aged and Older Adults with Hypertension in Rural Communities
Key facts
- Where
- Tainan, TajvanSee the site
Where in Tajvan
- Chi Mei Hospital, LiouyingTainan, TajvanTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Chimei Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT06666361
- Record updated
- 2025. március 10.
- Original description
Does the m-Health intervention have a positive effect on the health literacy and health promotion behaviors of the study participants?Read full original descriptionShow less
Health Literacy and Health Promotion Behaviors Among Middle-aged and Older Adults with Hypertension in Rural Communities: a Mixed Methods Study
Does the m-Health intervention have a positive effect on the health literacy and health promotion behaviors of the study participants?
Inclusion: Diagnosed with hypertension for one year or more (including) and controlled with medication (systolic blood pressure ≥ 130 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥ 80 mmHg); Aware hypertensive patients aged ≥ 45 years with the ability to read and write; Able to take medication independently; Own a smartphone and are able to use it, and are willing to receive text messages (TxtM) or mobile health interventions (m-Health); Agree to participate in the study.
Exclusion: Have cognitive impairments or mental disorders; CCI (Charlson Comorbidity Index) score ≥ 3.