Keywords

Black women, hypertension, medication adherence, medication persistence

Authors

1. Abel, Willie M. PhD, RN, FAHA
2. Greer, Danice B. PhD, RN
3. Sue-Ling, Carolyn PhD, RN
4. Kirkland, Tracie W. DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, PNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: The prevalence of hypertension in Black women (57.6%) is among the highest in the world. Many of those who identify as Black do not readily adhere to prescribed antihypertensive medications nor persist with long-term therapy. This qualitative study describes self-reported approaches used by Black women with consistent adherence and persistence to medication-taking for BP control.