Chinese Journal of Health Statistics 2009;(5):459-461

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1002-3674.2009.05.003

Application of Multilevel Growth Model in Community Intervention Research

Junling GAO ; Hua FU

Keywords

Multilevel growth model; Community; inter-vention research

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To explore the application of multilevel growth model in community intervention research. Methods The data a-bout blood pressure collected through questionnaire at baseline and 6 months, 12 months after intervention were analysed through multilevel growth model to evaluate the effectiveness of hypertension self-management. Results The blood pressures between the two groups were statistical significance at baseline,and the changing trends also were different. Age could affect diastolic blood pressure (DBP) changing after controlling the other factors. Conclusion Multilevel growth model can analyze the longitudinal data acquired from intervention research flexibly,and the result is more reliable.