This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Climate-Adapted Self-Management Intervention in improving the quality of life among adults with hypertension. The study employed a two-phase design comprising a cross-sectional survey followed by a randomized controlled trial. The intervention was evaluated for its effects on quality of life, psychological distress, health behaviors, environmental determinants, and blood pressure.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Who receives the intervention, i.e., Climate-Adapted Self-Management Intervention
Who receives usual medical care, along with generic health information, throughout the study period and receive the Climate-Adapted Self-Management Intervention once the study is completed.
Islamabad, Islamabad 46000, Pakistan
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