Abstract
Poor adherence to treatment and poorly controlled hypertension are common in older men, especially in rural areas. Knowledge about the experience of living with hypertension among older men is important for developing nursing practices to enhance treatment adherence. However, little is known about the personal experiences of older men with hypertension. This dissertation includes three papers that address the following: (1) the experiences of men with hypertension, based on a review of literature, (2) factors influencing the ability to self-manage hypertension among older adults in Asian countries, based on a review of qualitative studies, and (3) grounded theory study exploring the experiences of 29 older Thai men living with hypertension in rural areas.
Sigma Membership
Phi Omega at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Grounded Theory
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Hypertension, Patient Experiences, Older Men
Advisor
Barbara J. Bowers
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
The University of Wisconsin - Madison
Degree Year
2019
Recommended Citation
Seesawang, Junjira, "The experience of living with hypertension: Lessons from a cohort of older men" (2020). Dissertations. 797.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/797
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2020-12-11
Full Text of Presentation
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 13883090; ProQuest document ID: 2236454205. The author still retains copyright.