Abstract
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of adult deaths in the United States, and hypertension is a major contributing factor to the development of cardiovascular disease. Epidemiologic research reveals that cardiovascular disease and hypertension are prevalent in southern, rural areas. Vital statistics clearly document the disproportionately high prevalence of hypertension in African American women in the rural south. Therefore, in attempt to learn more about this phenomenon, the present study sought to ascertain and describe the perceptions of hypertensive, southern, rural African American women on their personal and environmental factors affecting their hypertension and how it is controlled and treated. The research design for the study was qualitative description.
Sigma Membership
Epsilon Omega, Tau Eta
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, African American Women
Advisor
Mi Ja Kim
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of Illinois Chicago
Degree Year
2007
Recommended Citation
Ford, Cassandra D., "Southern, rural African American women's hypertension perceptions" (2020). Dissertations. 1618.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1618
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2020-04-15
Full Text of Presentation
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3274021; ProQuest document ID: 304729490. The author still retains copyright.