Hypertension Beliefs and Practices Among South Asian Immigrants
A Focus Group Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5711441 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jyotsna Changrani (University School, corresponding author), Sapna Pandya (University School), B Runi Mukherjee-Ratnam, Sudha Acharya, Ayaz Ahmed, Jennifer Leng (0000-0003-4925-2842, University School), Francesca Gany (0000-0003-0684-2367, University School) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 98-103 |
| Publication date | 2011-02-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1556-2948 • E-ISSN: 1556-2956 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15562948.2011.547828 |
| OpenAlex | W1996670064 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 1 |
South Asian immigrants are a large, rapidly growing community in the United States. The rate of cardiovascular disease in immigrants from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh is disproportionately high. We conducted focus groups with diverse South Asian community members in New York City to elucidate hypertension knowledge, and screening and treatment practices. Focus groups were conducted in partnership with community-based organizations. 47 participants across Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian immigrants participated in three focus groups. Participants hesitated accessing services because of immigration fears, financial concerns, scheduling constraints, and dissatisfaction with their interactions with doctors. Discussions detailed knowledge about, and barriers to following, advice on diet and exercise. The findings compel further development of culturally- and linguistically-tailored research and interventions to address the specific needs of this large at-risk community. Potential culturally appropriate approaches are discussed to bridge barriers faced by the community
Asian Indian · Family medicine · Focus group · General partnership · Immigration · Political science · Psychological intervention · Sociology · South asia · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Nursing · Gerontology
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| Citation span | 2012 - 2012 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |