Hypertension is a global health issue with over one billion people affected worldwide. The etiology is likely due to a combination of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. Current evidence supports lifestyle modification either as stand alone or adjunct therapy. However, evidence is lacking in how to approach lifestyle modification in the primary care setting.
Motivational interviewing (MI) is one technique that has shown promise in diverse clinical
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