International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021182020092723372337ENDepartment of Community and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of MedDepartment of Community and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of MedDepartment of Community and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Med20200927<p><strong>Background</strong>: High systolic blood pressure is the leading risk factor for global mortality.<br />Applying effective strategies to control hypertension is a rising concern. Guidelines are approved<br />to be effective in the management of patients with cost‑effective interventions. The aim of this<br />study is to evaluate the adherence of family physicians working in Isfahan health centers to the<br />national hypertension guideline, in 2019.</p><p><strong>Methods</strong>: Using a cross‑sectional study, the practice of<br />43 physicians selected by a multistage sampling method from the perspective of hypertension<br />management was observed in 377 visits. The data gathering form was designed according to the<br />national hypertension guideline. Adherence to the guideline was evaluated by dividing the earned<br />score by the most score one can earn. Data were analyzed using Independent T‑test, Pearson<br />correlation and linear regression model.</p><p><strong>Results</strong>: The mean score of adherence to the national<br />hypertension guideline was 33.6 ± 16.42%. There was a significant association between physician’s<br />sex, years passed from graduation, type of occupation contract, type of university of education, and<br />attending empowerment class and adherence to the national hypertension guideline.</p><p><strong>Conclusions</strong>:The results of our study show that family physicians just follow one‑third of the recommendations<br />in the national hypertension guideline.<br /><br /></p>http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2337http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2337/717718179