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标题：African Americans’ Perceptions of Adherence to Medications and Lifestyle Changes Prescribed to Treat Hypertension
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作者：Christina M. Pettey ; Jean C. McSweeney ; Katharine E. Stewart 等
期刊名称：SAGE Open
印刷版ISSN：2158-2440
电子版ISSN：2158-2440
出版年度：2016
卷号：6
期号：1
DOI：10.1177/2158244015623595
语种：English
出版社：SAGE Publications
摘要：More than 80 million Americans have hypertension (HTN), and African Americans (AAs) are disproportionately affected. AAs also have lower rates of adherence to HTN treatment. It is important to understand AAs’ perceptions of adherence to develop effective interventions. The aim of this study is to examine AAs’ perceptions of adherence to medications and lifestyle changes prescribed to treat HTN. In this qualitative study, we used purposive sampling to recruit Southern AAs with HTN aged 21 and older from a free, faith-based clinic. We recorded individual, in-person interviews about perceptions related to adherence to treatment of HTN and analyzed verbatim transcripts using content analysis and constant comparison. We also conducted medical record audits. Twenty-nine AAs participated (52% female, 38% were
关键词：hypertension; Blacks; African Americans; qualitative; adherence