Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Health Education Interventions on Hypertension Self-Management in Oyo State

Background: Health education interventions delivered within primary care settings have demonstrated efficacy in improving hypertension self-management in several low-income settings. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured health education intervention on hypertension self-management behaviours among patients attending family medicine clinics in Oyo State, South West geopolitical zone. Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study enrolled 160 hypertensive patients. The intervention consisted of six structured group education sessions covering medication adherence, dietary modification, physical activity, and blood pressure monitoring. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and three months post-intervention using validated self-management scales. Results: Significant improvements were observed in medication adherence, dietary behaviour, and physical activity levels following the intervention. Blood pressure control rates improved substantially. Self-efficacy scores increased across all subscales. Participants with lower baseline education showed the most marked improvements in structured domains. Conclusion: Structured health education is an effective and scalable tool for improving hypertension self-management in family medicine settings in Oyo State. Family medicine departments should adopt group education models as a routine complement to individual physician consultations. Keywords: health education, hypertension, self-management, Oyo State, intervention