Perceptions of Hypertension and Treatment Adherence in Impoverished Adults: A Qualitative Analysis
Location
Statesboro Campus, Russell Union, Room 2047, Session 4
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis Presentation (Open Access)
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Jody Langdon
Faculty Mentor Email
jlangdon@georgiasouthern.edu
Presentation Year
2022
Start Date
22-4-2022 4:00 PM
End Date
22-4-2022 5:00 PM
Description
The purpose of this study was to explore knowledge and perceptions of hypertension and treatment adherence among impoverished hypertensive adults. Participants reported mixed attitudes regarding their diagnosis, including regret, confusion, and confidence in ability to manage it, which highlights the need for increased hypertension education in impoverished hypertensive adults.
Academic Unit
Waters College of Health Professions
Perceptions of Hypertension and Treatment Adherence in Impoverished Adults: A Qualitative Analysis
Statesboro Campus, Russell Union, Room 2047, Session 4
The purpose of this study was to explore knowledge and perceptions of hypertension and treatment adherence among impoverished hypertensive adults. Participants reported mixed attitudes regarding their diagnosis, including regret, confusion, and confidence in ability to manage it, which highlights the need for increased hypertension education in impoverished hypertensive adults.
Comments
Honors thesis is available: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/718/