Cultural influences of herbal supplementation in hypertension management among the United States Virgin Islander

Other Titles

Culturally diverse care

Abstract

This presentation offers insight regarding cultural perspectives that influence herbal supplementation usage among the hypertensive United States Virgin Islander. It arms the nurse clinician with valuable ethno-cultural perspectives that influences care among this and similar groups. It also provides a platform for future nursing research initiatives and curricular structuring.

Authors

Jamelah A. Morton

Author Details

Jamelah A. Morton, PhD, RN, 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

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Culture, Herbal Supplementation, Hypertension

Recommended Citation

Morton, Jamelah A., "Cultural influences of herbal supplementation in hypertension management among the United States Virgin Islander" (2018). INRC (Congress). 300.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/300

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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