Abstract

This project aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational module on the knowledge and self-efficacy of patients with hypertension. By enhancing patients' understanding and confidence in managing their hypertension, this initiative aimed to improve health outcomes and empower individuals to take proactive roles in their care. The study employed education and awareness campaigns to address insufficient hypertension awareness, self-efficacy, and knowledge. Guided by the Health Belief Model, the project was evaluated by a pre/posttest design on a convenience sample of adults in a family practice clinic. The study examined participants' demographic factors, such as age and gender, alongside their history of hypertension, understanding of blood pressure, and adherence to prescribed medication. The project included 21 participants, mostly White and non-Hispanic, with ages ranging from 36 to 80 years. The intervention significantly boosted their confidence in managing chronic diseases, though medication adherence stayed the same. Hypertension knowledge improved notably, and systolic blood pressure decreased significantly, while diastolic blood pressure showed no significant changes. The project demonstrated the educational module's effectiveness in improving the patient’s hypertension management, knowledge, and self-efficacy.

Author Details

Joseph Kohout, DNP (c)

Sigma Membership

Lambda Omicron

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Hypertension, Self-Efficacy, Enhanced Knowledge, Disease Managment

Advisor

Beth G. McManis

Second Advisor

Dawn Rivas

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Northern Arizona University

Degree Year

2025

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

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Proxy-submission

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