Perceived Versus Actual Risk for Hypertension and Diabetes in the African American Community

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dc.contributor.authorGraham, Garth N.
dc.contributor.authorLeath, Brenda
dc.contributor.authorPayne, Kermit
dc.contributor.authorGuendelman, Maya
dc.contributor.authorReynolds, Gladys
dc.contributor.authorKim, Soo
dc.contributor.authorJames, Barbara
dc.contributor.authorWare, Donald
dc.contributor.authorHunter, Mildred
dc.contributor.authorBurwell, Audrey
dc.contributor.authorBuggs, Georgia
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-14T15:01:29Z
dc.date.available2019-08-14T15:01:29Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.description.abstractHypertension and diabetes mellitus are leading health concerns in the United States. Despite a disproportionate burden of both conditions among African Americans, it is estimated that 44% of diabetes cases and one quarter of hypertension cases within this population are undiagnosed. Lack of awareness of the risk of these conditions may hinder preventive efforts and the adoption of positive lifestyle changes. Based on the findings from a pilot study to develop and standardize uniform screening forms for hypertension and diabetes, this article reports on the perceived risk versus actual risk of developing these conditions among primarily African American participants using a community-based screening tool. Each form assessed both perceived and actual risk of diabetes and hypertension, respectively. A total of 265 hypertension and 225 diabetes screening forms were randomly selected from eight sites across the country. The risk perception of the overall study sample was similar to its actual risk for developing either condition. However, a significant proportion of individuals who scored at high risk for diabetes or hypertension were unaware of their risk for these conditions. These results suggest the need for developing culturally relevant interventions, public health education, and policies that address the risk misperceptions among this group.
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.13016/iusl-4jbx
dc.identifier.citationGraham, Garth N. and Leath, Brenda and Payne, Kermit and Guendelman, Maya and Reynolds, Gladys and Kim, Soo and James, Barbara and Ware, Donald and Hunter, Mildred and Burwell, Audrey and Buggs, Georgia (2006) Perceived Versus Actual Risk for Hypertension and Diabetes in the African American Community. Health Promotion Practice, 7 (1). pp. 34-46.
dc.identifier.otherEprint ID 1057
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/23006
dc.subjectResearch
dc.subjectHypertension
dc.subjectChronic Illness & Diseases
dc.subjectHealth
dc.subjectPublic Health
dc.subjectDiabetes
dc.subjectminorities
dc.subjectAfrican Americans
dc.subjecthypertension
dc.subjectdiabetes
dc.subjectperceived risk
dc.subjectactual risk
dc.subjectrisk assessment
dc.subjectcultural competency
dc.subjectdata collection
dc.titlePerceived Versus Actual Risk for Hypertension and Diabetes in the African American Community
dc.typeArticle

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