Study Design:
A single-blind, randomized controlled intervention trial conducted in a primary care setting.
Intervention \& Control:
All visits were conducted by a single physician.
Intervention Group: Received 5-7 minute BATHE technique consultations (Background, Affect, Troubling, Handling, Empathy) along with routine lifestyle and medication advice.
Control Group: Received routine primary care advice on medication adherence and lifestyle changes.
Follow-up \& Measurements:
Visits occurred at baseline (face-to-face), 3 months (online video), and 6 months (face-to-face).
Blood pressure, BMI, and waist circumference were measured at baseline and 6 months.
Treatment adherence and medication compliance scales were administered at baseline and 6 months.
