Hypertension among adults living in Haiti: An integrative review
ConclusionHypertension is a highly prevalent disease in Haiti that is understudied and warrants attention. To better serve this vulnerable population, culturally‐tailored prevention strategies and disease management programs are recommended.
Relevance to clinical practiceThere is a lack of quality evidence to guide nurses in the management of hypertension for this vulnerable population. Identification of barriers to effective treatment among this underserved population will assist nurses and other health care professionals in identifying best possible practices for patient care in clinical settings across Haiti.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Diana ‐Lyn Baptiste, Jill B. Hamilton, Cynthia Foronda, Elizabeth Sloand, Beth Fahlberg, Teresa Pfaff, Sabianca Delva, Patricia M. Davidson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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