Ascribing meaning to hypertension: a qualitative study among African Americans with uncontrolled hypertension.
Ascribing meaning to hypertension: a qualitative study among African Americans with uncontrolled hypertension.
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2007
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Boutin-Foster, Carla and Ogedegbe, Gbenga and Ravenell, Joseph E and Robbins, Laura and Charlson, Mary E (2007) Ascribing meaning to hypertension: a qualitative study among African Americans with uncontrolled hypertension. Ethnicity & disease, 17 (1). pp. 29-34.
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In this study, personal experiences, experiences of family and friends, and encounters with the healthcare environment influenced patients' perceptions of hypertension and their willingness to make lifestyle changes. These findings can be used as a framework for helping to tailor effective and culture-specific interventions.