Antecedents to effective treatment of hypertension in Hispanic populations.

Authors

Maria L. Soto-Greene MDFollow
Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Jorge Sanchez
Robert C. LikeFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2004

Abstract

Hypertension is a common medical disorder affecting >50 million people. It is a primary modifiable risk factor to cardiovascular disease and a leading cause of death in black and Hispanic groups. This article focuses on patient-specific and physician-specific barriers that contribute to underdiagnosis, undertreatment, access issues, and poor adherence to therapy. Two cross-cultural interviewing frameworks, ETHNIC and ADHERE, are discussed as approaches that complement the traditional clinical assessment and treatment of hypertension in Hispanics.

Volume

6

Issue

3

First Page

30

Last Page

36

ISSN

1098-3597

Published In/Presented At

Soto-Greene, M. L., Salas-Lopez, D., Sanchez, J., & Like, R. C. (2004). Antecedents to effective treatment of hypertension in Hispanic populations. Clinical Cornerstone, 6(3), 30-36.

Disciplines

Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

15707260

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Department of Medicine Faculty

Document Type

Article