The aim of Health Coaches for Hypertension Control is to improve hypertension self-management through small-group educational sessions and support offered by trained health coaches. Goals include increasing knowledge about hypertension self-management, increasing readiness to make lifestyle changes required for successful self-management, and promoting behavior changes in nutrition, physical activity, stress management, tobacco use, and medication management. Health Coaches for Hypertension Control consists of eight sessions. The 90-minute sessions include experiential learning strategies appropriate for those with health literacy challenges. A notebook of activities is provided for each participant, and the health coach guides the participant throughout each session.
