Distance to pharmacies, medication adherence, and health status in a low-income community

Abstract

Healthcare systems are plagued by inequalities associated with socioeconomic barriers. Pharmacy deserts have a direct impact on the quality of health. This study explored the relationships among pharmacy distances and health behaviors in a low-income community. Nurses must continue to be patient advocates while mitigating barriers to health.

Authors

Rolanda Johnson
Thomas H. Cook

Author Details

Rolanda Johnson, PhD, MSN, RN, Tom Cook, PhD, RN, FNP - Vanderbilt University College of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

African American, Community Health, Pharmacy Deserts

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Rolanda and Cook, Thomas H., "Distance to pharmacies, medication adherence, and health status in a low-income community" (2019). INRC (Congress). 9.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/9

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Acquisition

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