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Basics Of Research (Part 4): Research Study Design (Part 2), Cheryl Thompson, Edward A. Panacek, Eric Davis

Journal Articles: College of Nursing

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The Impact Of A Health Education Program On The Attitudes Of African-American Hypertensive Clients Regarding Adherence To A Prescribed Medical Regimen, Teresa Y. Mcpherson

Theses & Dissertations

This quasi-experimental study examined the effect of an educational program on the attitudes of hypertensive African-American clients regarding their adherence to a prescribed medical regimen.

Despite increased public awareness and improved treatment in hypertension, poorly controlled hypertension continues to be a significant problem especially among blacks and other minority populations in the United States (Shea, Misra, Ehlich, Field, & Francis, 1991). On the basis of different experiences, people may form different beliefs and, therefore different attitudes about the consequences of performing or not performing a behavior (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1980). Studies have indicated that a variety of factors such as …

Basics Of Research (Part 2): Reviewing The Literature, Eric Davis, Cheryl Thompson, Edward A. Panacek

Journal Articles: College of Nursing

No abstract provided.