Journal of Cardiovascular Emergencies (Dec 2022)
Self-Care Behaviors in Patients with Hypertension to Prevent Hypertensive Emergencies: a Qualitative Study Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior
Abstract
Background: Hypertension is a crucial general health issue. Severe and acute hypertension needs urgent medical intervention. Self-care behaviors can help patients with hypertension in controlling blood pressure and preventing hypertensive emergencies. This study aimed to determine the perception of hypertension towards self-care behaviors using constructs of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in critically ill patients with hypertension to prevent hypertensive emergencies.
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