Comparative study of two methods of fluid therapy with Ringer's Lactate and Ringer's solution

Hypertension is a major health problem due to complications and high mortality rate. It causes problems in the ability of patients for self-care and affect their quality of life. This study was aimed to assess the effect of self-care education on quality of life and health literacy in patients with essential hypertension.
Subjects & This quasi-experimental study was conducted using a pretest-posttest control group design. From patients with hypertension presenting to Mashhad Health Center, 90 patients were selected according to the eligibility criteria and were assigned randomly to two groups, the treatment group (45 patients) and the control group (45 patients). The research tool was quality of life questionnaires and test of functional health literacy in adults. The self-care education was conducted in 4 sessions. The obtained data were analyzed by means of analysis of covariance.
Regarding both the general mental and physical health, the quality of life had been divided in to before intervention psychologically 48/72 and physical health 51/47 which was increased to 71/97 psychologically, and 77/37 physically after the intervention. This difference was statistically significant in the mental aspect and physical health. Average health literacy in people before interference was 97/46 which increased to 130/31 after the intervention. This difference was statistically significant.
Self-care education can improve quality of life and health literacy among patients with hypertension. It is recommended that health care providers, implement these educational programs for improving the quality of life and health literacy of patients with essential hypertension.