Outcomes
AMD
The primary outcome of the study was the adjusted mean difference (AMD) in systolic blood pressure between the intervention and control groups at 12 months. At baseline (before randomization) and follow-up visits at the primary care health center, at least two BP readings were taken in a seated position, at 1- to 2-min intervals. If the first two readings were substantially different (at least 10 mmHg, as recommended by the ESH/ESC guidelinesSecondary outcomes included the following: (1) AMD in DBP between the intervention and control groups at 12 months, (2) difference in the percentage of patients with optimal control between groups at 12 months (general recommendation and by age range, Table 