Bangan, L. T. P. (2017). Measure, partner and act: Improving blood pressure control in barangay Magsidel, Calayan Island (Unpublished master's thesis). Graduate School of Public and Development Management, Development Academy of the Philippines.

Graduate School of Public and Development Management. Health Systems and Development. Batch 7 Thesis (MPM-HSD)--Development Academy of the Philippines.

Hypertension rarely cause symptoms as this disease contributes to increasing number of morbidity and mortality worldwide, proving that it is a global public health issue. Filipinos having hypertension is increasing throughout the years. Despite various programs of the department of Health, incidence of hypertension remains high. The Municipality of Calayan is considered as one of the Geographically isolated and Disadvantaged Areas. Its location makes a difficult for health care delivery as accessibility and transportation to far flung areas are difficult. Incidence of hypertension is increasing in the municipality in terms of morbidity and mortality. Several unacceptable practices among hypertensive patients towards high blood pressure are observed, resulting in difficult management of the disease. Inadequate knowledge and a negative attitude to hypertension were also seen. The main objective of this study is to control the high blood pressure of hypertensive patients in barangay Magsidel by assessing their knowledge, attitude, and practices and at the same time determine the current programs in addressing hypertension in the barangay. Gaps of the current programs of the community were identified and strategies were developed to address these gaps through various interventions. Strategies such as surveys, lectures, focused group discussion and key informant interview was used to identify the gaps of the current health programs about hypertension in the barangay. Several outcomes were made from the study such as the establishment of Hypertensive Club in the barangay, creation of handbook about hypertension, but most importantly is the improved quality of life among hypertension patients due to controlled high blood pressure.