ABSTRACT: Hypertension, a leading global health challenge, is a silent but preventable condition that significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and premature death. Despite the availability of affordable and effective treatment options, control rates remain alarmingly low, especially in low and middle income countries such as Nigeria, where poor health-seeking behaviors and inadequate adherence to medical advice persist. This study examined the role of persuasive technology in influencing behavioral change among adults toward hypertension prevention and management. Using a descriptive survey research design, data were collected through....
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