Cross-sectional study examined self-efficacy and self-management effects on blood pressure in hypertensive patients, indicating their importance for health outcomes.
Key Points
Higher disease knowledge and social support significantly enhance self-efficacy in hypertensive patients.
Self-management is positively associated with controlled blood pressure and better health-related quality of life.
Older age and being unemployed or retired were linked to improved self-management practices.
This study identifies strong predictors for self-management, aiding healthcare strategies for hypertensive patients.