Why the study?
What are the contexts and rates of adherence with hypertension care among Hmong Americans?
Population
323 Hmong American adults, mean age 58 years, 91% with no education, 86% speaking no English.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Insurance and medication access alone may not ensure control in Hmong Americans; leaves open whether culturally tailored services improve adherence.
What are the contexts and rates of adherence with hypertension care among Hmong Americans?
Despite high rates of health insurance and medication treatment, Hmong Americans experience low blood pressure control and high nonadherence, highlighting gaps in culturally appropriate health services.
Wong et al. (2005) studied this question.
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