Reducing Adverse Self-Medication Behaviors in Older Adults With Hypertension

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

160

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 30, 2007

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2009

Study Completion Date

July 31, 2010

Conditions
Cardiovascular DiseasesHeart DiseasesHypertension
Interventions
OTHER

Education Intervention

Adults aged 60 and over with hypertension were randomized to usual care and intervention groups. Both groups entered medication taking behaviors on the PEP-NG and answer questions related to knowledge and self-efficacy regarding adverse self-medication behaviors. The education intervention group received a tailored education program.

OTHER

Control

Control group receiving care as usual after interfacing with the surveys on the PEP-NG

Trial Locations (1)

06269

University of Connecticut, Storrs

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

NIH

lead

University of Connecticut

OTHER

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