Table 1.

Application of Concepts from SCT to the HAT Design

Concept	Application
1. Behavioral Capability	Users/patients are given information about specific behavioral actions (healthy diet, stress avoidance, regular exercise, etc), and stepwise training and suggestions for how to incorporate desirable behavioral patterns into their daily lives
2. Self-efficacy	The use of praise, feedback, and setting achievable goals are used to increase patients’ perceptions of their self-efficacy
3. Outcome Expectations	HAT repeatedly informs the patients that following their HTN self-care plan will improve BP control, decrease CVD risk, and increase quality of life
4. Reinforcement	User/patient receives praise and encouragement for following HTN self-care plans. The HAT nurse contacts patients in case of non-adherence to educate and reinforce patient adherence