Table 2. Comparing the Mean Differencesa of Quality of Life Dimensions in Patients With Hypertension at the Beginning, and the End of Study.
| Quality of Life Dimensions | Lecture Group, Mean (SD) | Educational Package Group, Mean (SD) | Control Group, Mean (SD) | Test Results, ANOVA, P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 2.25 (0.1) | 0.07 (0.01) | -1.70 (0.01) | 0.04,Tukey (1 and 3): 0.01 |
| Social function | 9.81 (1.6) | 8.22 (1.9) | 5.40 (1.4) | 0.01 |
| Physical function | 5.70 (1.2) | 4.90 (0.9) | -1.40 (0.01) | 0.003 |
| Emotional role | 0.7 (0.01) | 8.60 (0.8) | -0.80 (0.02) | 0. 21 |
| Physical role | 7.37 (1.8) | 9.20 (2) | 0.90 (0.2) | 0.04 |
| Bodily pain | -3.5 (0.02) | -2.1 (0.01) | 0.20 (0.01) | 0.06 |
| Power and energy | 9.5 (1.1) | 0.10 (0.02) | 1.10 (0.1) | 0.002 |
| Mental health | 5.0 (0.9) | 4.10 (1.1) | 1.30 (0.6) | 0.03 |
| Overall quality of life | 56.12 (9.7) | 51.7 (6.9) | 40.3 (4.5) | 0.04 |
a The mean differences defined by the mean scores of quality of life dimensions at the end of the study minus the mean scores of life quality dimensions at the beginning of study.