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KMID : 0869120140160030164
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기초간호자연과학회지
2014 Volume.16 No. 3 p.164 ~ p.172
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Effects of an Extreme Heat Adaptation Program in Hypertensive Patients
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Jeong Seong-Hee
Kim Nam-Soon
Chae Su-Mi
Lee Eun-Ju
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of an extreme heat Adaptation Program on the blood pressure, stress response, self-efficacy, and knowledge of management of hypertension and extreme heat of patients who suffered from hypertension.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used. The data collection period was between July 2 and August 20, 2012. Thirty-seven patients participated in the study (18 in the experimental group and 19 in the control group). Data were analyzed using χ²-test, t-test, and Cronbach’s alpha coefficients with SPSS/WIN 19.0.
Results: Patients who participated in the program showed statistically significant improvements in systolic blood pressure (SBP), self-efficacy, and knowledge of management of hypertension and extreme heat.
Conclusion: The results indicate that this extreme heat adaptation program can be utilized for patients suffering from hypertension in order to reduce their SBP and to increase self-efficacy and knowledge of management of hypertension and extreme heat. Therefore, it is recommended that this program be used for elderly patients suffering from chronic disease.
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KEYWORD
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Climate change, Extreme heat, Hypertension, Self-efficacy, Knowledge
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