[Effects of biophysical index, knowledge, and self management compliance of patients with primary hypertension by a self management compliance promotion program].

Purpose: This study was to develop and prove the effects of a self management compliance promotion program for primary hypertension patients who reside in rural communities.

Method: The content of the self management compliance promotion program developed by this study was as follows: A leader trains patients as a group or individually, in walking, education and green tea therapy from the first to twelfth week. From the thirteenth to twenty fourth week, the patients should perform walking and green tea therapy by themselves.