International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To explore the effect of health education focusing on life guidance and psychological care on the prevention of hypertension in high-risk populations undergoing physical examinations. Methods 110 high-risk individuals with hypertension who underwent physical examinations between January 2023 and December 2023 were selected as the research subjects. They were randomly divided into a control group (n=55, receiving routine care) and an observation group (n=55, receiving health education mainly based on life guidance and psychological care). Compare the mastery of hypertension knowledge, self-management ability, health behavior, blood pressure level, anxiety and depression scores between two groups of patients. Results The observation group had significantly better mastery of disease knowledge, self-management ability, and health behavior than the control group, and their blood pressure levels, anxiety, and depression scores were significantly lower than those of the control group, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). Conclusion The implementation of health education focusing on life guidance and psychological care for high-risk individuals with hypertension during physical examinations has achieved significant application effects, which can improve patients' understanding of the disease, enhance self-management abilities, cultivate healthy behaviors, and effectively improve blood pressure levels, anxiety, and depression.

Life guidance; Psychological care; Health education; High risk population for hypertension