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  • Title: A behavioral treatment program as a therapy in the control of primary hypertension.
    Author: Canino E, Cardona R, Monsalve P, Pérez Acuña F, López B, Fragachan F.
    Journal: Acta Cient Venez; 1994; 45(1):23-30. PubMed ID: 8525757.
    Abstract:
    In order to assess the effects of a Behavioral Treatment Program in the control of primary hypertension, twenty one unmedicated hypertensives were randomly allocated to three groups: first, a treatment group (BHG) receiving a Behavioral Treatment which included: deep muscle relaxation, peripheral temperature Biofeedback and anxiety management training; second, the placebo attention control group (PHG) and third, a control group of hypertensives too (CHG). Additionally, were compared with seven normotensives subjects (CNG). The post-treatment measures showed a significant reduction (p < 0.001) in systolic and diastolic values only in the (BHG). In a six months follow-up the (BHG) group still showed a significant reduction in the systolic and diastolic BP (p < 0.02; p < 0.01). Moreover individual variations in response to treatment were observed in this group, (BHG).
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