Using Multitheory Model to Predict Low-Salt Intake Among Nigerian Adults Living With Hypertension

Abstract

One of the public health recommendations for the management of hypertension is the reduction of sodium/salt intake. The purpose of this study was to use the novel multitheory model of health behavior change to predict the initiation and maintenance of low-salt intake among adult Nigerian hypertensives. A quantitative cross-sectional design utilizing a convenience sample of 149 consenting Nigerian adults living with hypertension were self-administered a valid and reliable 39-item instrument. Multivariate regression analysis revealed 40.6% of the variance in initiating the consumption of low-salt diets explained by advantages outweighing disadvantages, behavioral confidence, and changes in physical environment. About 41.8% of the variance to sustain the intake of low-salt diet was explained by emotional transformation, practice for change, and changes in social environment. The results justified the predictive role of multitheory model and adequacy of its utility to build evidence-based health education interventions for hypertension in Nigeria.

Keywords

hypertension high blood pressure behavior change theory lifestyle modification multitheory model salt/sodium intake of Nigerian adults with hypertension

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