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Introduction: The prevalence of high blood pressure worldwide and Creation of serious complications in organs, the disease has become a major health problem in all societies that management of the disease appears to be very important. The present study aimed to determine predictive factors of high blood pressure in patients with hypertension, according to the health belief model.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 135 patients over 30 years with high blood pressure in Kerman. Multi-stage sampling was performed. The patients were randomly enrolled in this study. Self-report questionnaires and interviews have been completed. Data collection tool was questionnaire of demographic factors, knowledge and health belief model. To analyze the data, SPSS version 15 statistical indicators and linear regression were used for data analysis.

Results: The mean age 46.45 ± 10.47 years. Among the demographic variables, age and marital status had directly significant relationship related to the control of hypertension in people. Regression test between the constructs of self-efficacy, perceived benefits and cues to action showed a significant association with blood pressure.

Conclusion: The results showed that the mean score of health belief model structures investigated was moderate. It is Recommended that a detailed plan of training for blood pressure of patients based on Health Belief Model on self-efficacy, perceived benefits and cues for action that was strong predictor of blood pressure being done so in the long term we can avoid the complications of this disease.