Effectiveness of a community-based health programme on the blood pressure control, adherence and knowledge of adults with hypertension: A PRECEDE-PROCEED model approach.

Aims And Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of a community-based health programme grounded on the PRECEDE-PROCEED model, on the knowledge, adherence and blood pressure control of community-dwelling adults with hypertension.

Background: Hypertension has consistently been a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in different countries and has continuously increased in prevalence. Albeit manageable with lifestyle modification and anti-hypertensive medications, adequate knowledge and poor adherence to these treatment regimens are issues that have led to poor blood pressure control.