The Effect of Health-Related Self-Management Lifestyle Intervention on Health Promotion Behaviors in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease: A Randomized Control Trial

Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death and disability. Prevention and management programs of these diseases have a basic role in the control of these diseases. This study aimed to determine the effect of health-related lifestyle self-management intervention on health promotion behaviors in patients with ischemic heart disease. Methods: This clinical trial was performed on 92 patients with accessible sampling. Data were collected via demographic and health promotion behavior questionnaires. The intervention group took part in the self-management lifestyle program and the control group had regular training. Data analysis was done by descriptive statistics and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, chi-square, independent sample t-test and paired sample t-test using the SPSS software version 16. Results: Results showed significant statistical difference between mean scores of health promotion behaviors in both groups )P > 0.05(, yet after the intervention in four areas of health responsibility, physical activity, interpersonal relation and nutrition, a significant difference was observed )P = 0.0001(. Results also showed a significant difference )P = 0.0001( in both groups in all aspects except stress management )P = 0.067( before and after the intervention. conclusions: The results showed that the program was effective on health promotion behaviors of patients with heart disease and appropriate intervention strategies could be utilized to improve the health of patients. Received: 07.03.2016 Accepted: 23.04.2016