Why the study?
What are the rates of blood pressure measurement and antihypertensive treatment in a low-income African-American population?
What are the rates of blood pressure measurement and antihypertensive treatment in a low-income African-American population?
High rates of self-reported blood pressure screening and medication use in an inner-city African-American population suggest that further improvements in hypertension control depend on provider practices and maintaining access to care.
High screening and treatment rates suggest access is not the main barrier; leaves open the impact of provider practices on actual control.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to describe blood pressure measurement and hypertension treatment in an inner-city African-American community. METHODS: A random-digit dialing telephone survey of adults more than 18 years of age was carried out in 12 predominantly African-American zip code areas in Houston, Texas. RESULTS: More than 90% of subjects reported a blood pressure measurement within the past 2 years, and 87% of known hypertensives reported current medication use. CONCLUSIONS: Further improvements in hypertension control among African Americans in this country are likely to depend primarily on changes in diagnosis and management practices of health care providers and on maintaining primary care access for all socioeconomic groups.
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