EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PATUH EDUCATIONAL MODUL ON MOTIVATION, ATTITUDE, AND BEHAVIOR AMONG HYPERSENSITIVE PATIENTS: A- QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Abstract

Background: Hypertension remains a leading global health concern, often resulting in hypertensive crises when preventive self-care behaviors are inadequate. Patient motivation and adherence to prevention programs play crucial roles in mitigating these risks. The PATUH program, a culturally tailored educational intervention, aims to enhance motivation, attitude, and behavior among hypertensive patients. Object: This study aimed to examine the effect of the PATUH educational module on improving motivation, attitude, and self-care behavior, among patients with hypertension in preventing hypertensive crises. Method: A quasi-experimental design with a control group at Pucang Sewu and Tambak Rejo Primary Health Centers, Surabaya, Indonesia. Sixty hypertensive patients were selected using purposive sampling, divided into an intervention group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). The intervention group received the PATUH educational module, while the control group received standard health education. Data were collected using validated questionnaires and analyzed using paired t-tests and independent t-tests; non-parametric tests (Wilcoxon and Mann–Whitney) were used when data were not normally distributed. Results: The intervention group showed significant improvements in motivation, attitude, and self-care behavior scores compared with the control group (p < 0.05). The findings indicate that the PATUH module effectively enhances patient engagement and preventive actions toward hypertensive crisis prevention. Conclusion: The PATUH educational module effectively increases motivation, attitude, and preventive behavior among hypertensive patients. Integrating this intervention into primary health care settings can strengthen hypertension management and reduce the risk of hypertensive crises. Further longitudinal studies are recommended to assess the module’s long-term impact.