Keywords

African Americans, blood pressure, faith community nursing, hypertension

 

Authors

  1. Bangurah, Saphie S.
  2. Vardaman, Shellye A.
  3. Cleveland, Kelli K.

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Inadequate blood pressure (BP) control in hypertension carries a major financial and public health burden. This study examined the efficacy of behavioral and lifestyle changes on BP control among African American adults, aged 55 years and older in a faith-based setting. The study was supported by clergy who helped to engage participants in interventions. Nurse-led diet and exercise teaching with BP monitoring led to lower BP readings over a 4-week intervention.