Hypertension Prevention Beliefs of Hispanics
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19462149 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Karen J Aroian (0000-0001-8398-1171, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA), Rosalind M Peters (0000-0002-3158-0613, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA), Nancy Rudner (0000-0002-7546-8172, NRudner Consulting, Inc., Maitland, FL, USA), Lynn Waser (University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 134-142 |
| Publication date | 2012-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Transcultural Nursing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1043-6596 • E-ISSN: 1552-7832 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1043659611433871 |
| PMID | 22294336 |
| OpenAlex | W2172107293 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 24 |
Purpose/Design: This qualitative study used focus group methodology to explore attitudes and beliefs of Hispanics regarding hypertension prevention behaviors. Method: The sample was composed of 17 participants from varied Hispanic backgrounds. The theory of planned behavior guided interview questions. Findings: Analysis indicated that participants were knowledgeable about and had a positive attitude toward preventing hypertension. However, they identified numerous barriers to preventive behaviors. Two key themes, limited resources (e.g., no time to prepare healthy meals or exercise) and cultural expectations and values (e.g., traditional food as a marker of ethnicity, hospitality, and affection; valuing social interaction over solitary exercise) summarized significant barriers to engaging in recommended preventive behaviors. Discussion/Conclusions: Findings suggest that literature about lack of knowledge about hypertension prevention in Hispanics may be outdated or not applicable to many Hispanics. Select resource and cultural barriers to engaging in hypertension prevention behaviors are important areas to target. Implications for Practice: Exercise, stress reduction, and diet modification strategies for hypertension prevention among Hispanics should be consistent with the cultural norms regarding the importance of social interactions and leisure
Ethnic group · Focus group · Qualitative research · Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies · Clinical Psychology · Health and Wellbeing Research · Medicine · Psychology · Sodium Intake and Health · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 0.69 |
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| Citation span | 2013 - 2025 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |