| Antihypertensive medication adherence among elderly Chinese Americans. | |
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PMID: 20675538 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This study explored the level of antihypertensive medication adherence and examined certain demographic attributes and influential factors in relation to antihypertensive medication nonadherence among Chinese American elders using a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. Findings revealed that 52% of the elderly Chinese Americans adhered to their antihypertensive medications. Gender, education, years of residency in the United States, years of diagnosed hypertension, and perceived safety of taking antihypertensive medications did not contribute to the differences in medication adherence. Forgetfulness, medication adverse effects, language difficulties, and cultural barriers were the influential factors that hinder antihypertensive medication adherence. Developing effective and culturally appropriate strategies for Chinese American elders is recommended. |
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Authors:
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Ya-Hui Hsu; Chia-Ling Mao; Mercy Wey |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society / Transcultural Nursing Society Volume: 21 ISSN: 1552-7832 ISO Abbreviation: J Transcult Nurs Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-29 Completed Date: 2011-02-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9001407 Medline TA: J Transcult Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 297-305 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System, San Jose, CA, USA. |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Antihypertensive Agents / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Asian Americans* Attitude to Health China / ethnology Communication Barriers Cross-Sectional Studies Emigrants and Immigrants Female Humans Hypertension / drug therapy* Male Medication Adherence / ethnology* United States |
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0/Antihypertensive Agents |
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