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Perceptions about high blood pressure among mexican american adults diagnosed with hypertension.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21135625     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Hypertension affects approximately 73 million Americans. Clients and providers working together to control the disease can help prevent life-threatening illnesses. Patient perceptions about their illness can influence health behaviors, but little is known about the perceptions of Mexican American adults in relation to hypertension. This descriptive study used semistructured interviews to elicit Patient Explanatory Models of hypertension among 15 hypertensive Mexican American adults. Findings revealed that personal models of cause, treatment, and outcomes were often vague. This information can be useful for planning individual education and treatment that provides meaningful care.
Authors:
Sara E Kolb; Perla R Zarate-Abbott; Maria Gillespie; Jean Deliganis; Gary H Norgan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Family & community health     Volume:  34     ISSN:  1550-5057     ISO Abbreviation:  Fam Community Health     Publication Date:    2011 Jan-Mar
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-12-07     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7809641     Medline TA:  Fam Community Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  17-27     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of the Incarnate Word, School of Nursing and Health Professions, San Antonio, Texas 78209, USA. kolb@uiwix.edu
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
D 11 HP005196//PHS HHS

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