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Final ID: P-114

Reducing Racial Disparities in Hypertension Control using Multicomponent, Equity-Centered Approach

Abstract Body: Background: Black Americans have the highest prevalence of hypertension among all racial or ethnic groups in the United States and are five times more likely to die from hypertension compared to non-Hispanic whites. Perceived discrimination in healthcare, clinician and institutional bias, and socioeconomic and environmental inequities contribute to uncontrolled hypertension in this population. Multilevel, multicomponent interventions have effectively improved blood pressure control among Black Americans but remain inadequately implemented in the clinical setting. An integrated nursing/public health quality improvement study was designed to address this gap between evidence and integration into clinical practice. Methods: Using a one group pre/posttest design, we examined the effect of a 12-week intervention on blood pressure among Black Americans with uncontrolled hypertension aged 18 and older in the primary care setting. Intervention components included remote blood pressure monitoring, weekly phone coaching with culturally congruent care, medication intensification, and a standardized hypertension protocol. Results: The average age of the participants (n=35) was 64 years, and two thirds (n=23) were female (66%). The mean difference in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly (23 mmHg and 11mmHg, t-test –9.736 and –5.502, p-value <.001). At 12 weeks, 87% of participants had achieved blood pressure control. The intervention also significantly improved medication adherence and hypertension knowledge (p-value <.001). Conclusion: A multicomponent, culturally congruent quality improvement intervention significantly improved blood pressure among Black Americans. Implications: Scaled up implementation of multicomponent, equity-centered, culturally congruent approaches are needed to reduce racial disparities in hypertension control.
  • Kioko, Susan  ( Johns Hopkins University , Frederick , Maryland , United States )
  • Council, Christina  ( Drexel University , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States )
  • Tomori, Cecilia  ( Johns Hopkins University , Frederick , Maryland , United States )
  • Author Disclosures:
    Susan Kioko: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships | Christina Council: No Answer | Cecilia Tomori: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships
Meeting Info:
Session Info:

Poster Session 1: TAC Competition and Reception

Thursday, 09/05/2024 , 05:30PM - 07:00PM

TAC Poster Session Competition

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