The Effect of Self-Management Program on

Background and Hypertension is a common، chronic and relapsing disease that is considered as a challenging and most important in terms of health throughout the world due to the extensive and long-term changes in behavior related to lifestyle. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of self-management program on self- efficacy in hypertensive patients This research is a quasi-experimental study in 150 patient with mild-to-moderate primary Hypertension referred to health centers affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences is were randomly assigned in two experimental (75) and control (75) groups. The intervention consisted of a four-hour one-day workshop and the project scenario and then had two months of telephone follow up. Data was analyzed using SPSS-16 Software and descriptive and analytical statistical. The results showed، the rate of self-efficacy after of the intervention، there are significant differences between experimental and control group (P=0. 000)، Self management program has been able to increase patients'' level of self-efficacy. Self management program and subsequent programs، promoting of self-efficacy، Can be done to persuade patients to behavioral changes، adherence to diet، medication، exercise and physical activity. As a result، is convenient and efficient in blood pressure control