Experiences of service providers about the blood pressure campaign in Iran: A qualitative study

Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common diseases in the world and is known as the most common cause of adult mortality in the world. It is considered and causes one in eight deaths. The National Blood Pressure Control Mobilization for all people over the age of 30 throughout Iran began in June 2017. In order to investigate the effects and use of people's experiences of the campaign, the present study was conducted to explain the experiences of providers about the blood pressure campaign in Iran.

This study was qualitative research using content analysis method, which was conducted with an applied purpose in 2018. The study population included all employees of the affiliated units of the Deputy Minister of Health. In order to prevent the influence of the researcher's mentality on the interviews and the research process, the researcher simply placed the interviewee in the way of answering the questions and prevented any induction and influence based on their mentalities. Structured was collected Content analysis method was used to analyze the data.

A total of 42 interviewees with an age range of 30 to 40 years, including physicians, experts and managers of health care providers, health workers were included in the study. 24 males and 18 females. Four main themes and 23 sub-themes were extracted

The integration of temporary, short-term and unforeseen programs vertically in the health system reduces the quality and increases the workload of personnel. Which needs to review the current service package and pay attention to the job evaluation, timing of activities.