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Introduction: Noncommunicable diseases are recognized as the major cause of oldpeople’s death. One of the models concerning the family health level is the family‑centeredempowerment model (FCEM) which has been designed with the aim of promoting the healthlevel and self‑esteem of the patients and their family members. Purpose: This study wascarried out to investigate about the effect of implementation of FCEM on the self‑esteem of oldpeople with high blood pressure. Settings and Design: This was a clinical trial study whichfocused on 62 old adults with high blood pressure in 1392. After cluster sampling, sampleswere divided randomly into test group and control group. Methods: FCEM was used forthe test group; whereas, for the control group, common health cares and one educationalsession were performed. Study materials were checklist of demographic information, anda researcher‑made questioner to evaluate the level of self‑esteem. Posttest was given1‑weak after the intervention and was followed‑up 1½ months later. Statistical Tests: T‑test,analysis of variance, and SPSS 20 were used to analyze the date. Finding: Before theintervention, the mean scores of self‑esteem in both the test group and the control groupwere the same (t = 0.55) (P > 0.05). However, 1‑week after the intervention (t = 6.38) and1½ months later, meaningful differences were observed in the test group (P < 0.001).Conclusion: Implementation of FCEM has a positive effect on the high self‑esteem of theold people with high blood pressure.