Predictors affecting therapeutic adherence in the hypertensive Afro-Caribbean populations in South Florida

Abstract

This is a predictive qualitative study aimed at evaluating the predictors of adherence in hypertensive management among the Afro-Caribbean population residing in South Florida. It may present a broader understanding of factors that influence adherence to treatment of hypertension and may provide future assessments of treatment adherence among this population.

Authors

Jamelah A. Morton
Claudette Rose Chin

Author Details

Jamelah A. Morton, PhD, ARNP; Claudette Rose Chin, PhD, MSN, BSN, ARNP -- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Chi

Lead Author Affiliation

Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adherence, Afro-Caribbean, Hypertension

Recommended Citation

Morton, Jamelah A. and Chin, Claudette Rose, "Predictors affecting therapeutic adherence in the hypertensive Afro-Caribbean populations in South Florida" (2018). INRC (Congress). 144.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/posters_2018/144

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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