HTN: Medical Nutrition Therapy (2022-24)
Author and Year:
Gerage A, Benedetti T, Ritti-Dias R, et al. 2017
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effectiveness of a Behavior Change Program on Physical Activity and Eating Habits in Patients With Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Authors:
Gerage A, Benedetti T, Ritti-Dias R, Dos Santos A, de Souza B, Almeida F
Journal:
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
Year of publication:
2017
Volume:
14
Issue:
12
Page numbers:
943-952
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of hypertension (systolic/diastolic blood pressure >/=140/90 mm Hg), the use of antihypertensive drugs for at least 3 months prior to the study, and age 40 years and older.
Exclusion Criteria:
Individuals diagnosed with diabetes, other cardiovascular diseases, or physical disabilities and currently participating in regular physical activity programs were excluded from this study.
Research Purpose:
To evaluate the effectiveness of the VAMOS program in improving physical activity behavior, eating habits, and quality of life in patients with hypertension.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
Brazil
Source(s) of Funding:
Not-for-profit
Please specify names of funders:
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) and R.M.R-D. from Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnolo´gico (CNPq).