Critical factors that influence adherence to therapeutic medical regimen among hypertensive US Virgin Islanders

Other Titles

Cardiovascular Health in At-Risk Populations

Abstract

The findings from this study articulates some of the various factors that influence hypertensive therapeutic adherence practices among persons from the United States Virgin Islands, but also lends to the understanding of these factors in like populations.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Jamelah A. Morton

Author Details

Jamelah Morton, PhD, ARNP, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Florida, Florida, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Chi

Lead Author Affiliation

Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adherence, Hypertension, United States Virgin Islanders

Recommended Citation

Morton, Jamelah A., "Critical factors that influence adherence to therapeutic medical regimen among hypertensive US Virgin Islanders" (2017). Convention. 218.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/218

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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