Depressive Symptoms and Blood Pressure in African American Women: A Secondary Analysis From the Intergenerational Impact of Genetic and Psychological Factors on Blood Pressure Study

CONCLUSION: Depressive symptoms were not associated with hypertension prevalence at T4, but they were associated with higher estimated marginal SBP and DBP. Future research is needed to elucidate mechanisms and implications for clinical care and prevention.PMID:37707976 | DOI:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000800

Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - September 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Xiaosong Gao Veronica Barcelona Andrew DeWan Laura Prescott Cindy Crusto Yan V Sun Jacquelyn Y Taylor Source Type: research