Efficacy of a behavior change program on cardiovascular parameters in patients with hypertension: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy of a behavior change program named Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde on cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients. METHODS:Ninety hypertensive patients aged over 40 years were randomly allocated to one of two groups: Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde or Control (n=45 respectively). Patients in the Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde group took part in a behavior change program aimed to encourage changes in physical activity levels and eating habits, according to the Social Cognitive Theory. The program consisted of 90-minute weekly group meetings conducted by a physical therapist and a dietitian. One chapter of the educational material (workbook) provided was discussed per meeting. Participants in the Control Group attended a single educative lecture on lif

SUBMITTER: Gerage AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6986881 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature