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Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling Intervention Among African Americans

Description

The purpose of this study is to assess if storytelling is an effective approach for promoting lifestyle and behavioral change among individuals managing hypertension and to determine if storytelling interventions can help to reduce blood pressure and improve medication adherence.

Conditions

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to assess if storytelling is an effective approach for promoting lifestyle and behavioral change among individuals managing hypertension and to determine if storytelling interventions can help to reduce blood pressure and improve medication adherence.

Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling Intervention Among African Americans With Hypertension

Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling Intervention Among African Americans

Condition
Hypertension
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Newark

University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19713

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * African American/Black
  • * Diagnosed with Hypertension
  • * Prescribed medication for hypertension
  • * Cognitive limitations that limit the ability to provide informed consent
  • * Pregnancy
  • * Unable to speak or read English
  • * Planning to relocate during the study period

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Delaware,

Study Record Dates

2026-05-31