A cluster-randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of culturally-appropriate hypertension education among Afro-Surinamese and Ghanaian patients in Dutch general practice: study protocol

Table 1 Measures used in the trial and timeline

Measures	Baseline	2 wks	3 1/2 mnths	6 1/2 mnths	8 mnths	9 mnths
Physiological measures
- Office BP measurements	X		X	X	X
- Height, weight, BMI	X				X
- Hip and waist size	X				X
Self-reporting measures
- Patient demographics	X
- Additional cardiovascular risk factors (physical activity, smoking, alcohol, sodium intake)	X				X
- Medication adherence	X		X	X	X
- Adherence to lifestyle recommendations	X		X	X	X
- Perceptions of HTN	X				X
- Perceptions of medication	X				X
- Self efficacy	X				X
- Experience of social support in HTN management	X				X
- Satisfaction with care	X				X
- Discrimination	X				X
- Perceived stress	X				X
Pharmacy data
- Refill dates	X		X	X	X
Chart data
- Prescribed medication	X
- Prescribed lifestyle measures	X
- Co-morbidity	X
Process data
- Registration office visits, patient drop-out	X	X	X	X	X
- Patients interviews						X

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