Views of hypertension among young African Americans who vary in their risk of developing hypertension.

Savoca, Margaret R; Quandt, Sara A; Evans, Conner D; Flint, Tara L; Bradfield, Allison G; Morton, Tiffany B; Harshfield, Gregory A; Ludwig, David A

Views of hypertension among young African Americans who vary in their risk of developing hypertension.

Date

2009

Authors

Harshfield, Gregory A

Ludwig, David A

Citation

Savoca, Margaret R and Quandt, Sara A and Evans, Conner D and Flint, Tara L and Bradfield, Allison G and Morton, Tiffany B and Harshfield, Gregory A and Ludwig, David A (2009) Views of hypertension among young African Americans who vary in their risk of developing hypertension. Ethnicity & disease, 19 (1). pp. 28-34.

DRUM DOI

https://doi.org/10.13016/eobx-wbvf

Abstract

These findings support the need for comprehensive and revitalized hypertension prevention programs for young African Americans. Participant views varied with hypertension risk status and gender suggesting that targeted educational efforts should reflect these differences.