Spiritual/Religious Beliefs & Medication Adherence in Black Women with Hypertension.
Black women have the highest rate of hypertension (HTN) in the U.S. and perhaps the world. Because they are deemed the most religiously devout group in the U.S., it is plausible that faithfulness to spiritual/religious practices may yield more adherence to HTN medication regimens. This study examined spiritual/religious beliefs in relation to antihypertensive medication adherence in Black women with HTN. Although results showed no association between beliefs and adherence, women who developed trusting relationships with their healthcare provider were more likely to be adherent to their medications.
Willie M. Abel, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, School of Nursing. Her clinical concentration is critical care nursing, and her research focuses on improving the health status of Blacks with cardiovascular disease and cardiac risk factors. Danice B. Greer, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor at The University of Texas at Tyler, College of Nursing. Her research interests include adherence in African Americans with hypertension, health disparities, and religious/spiritual healthcare practices.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002835:Christianity; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D055118:Medication Adherence; D008875:Middle Aged; D009657:North Carolina / Q000453:epidemiology; D029181:Spirituality; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents