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Community-based peer education improved hypertension management for Black men. These classes, offered at a Federally Qualified Health Center, showed promise in enhancing blood pressure control and participant engagement.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities
  • Community Health

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  • Black men experience significant disparities in hypertension treatment and control, leading to high mortality rates.
  • Structural racism contributes to inadequate healthcare access and outcomes for this population.
  • Peer-based education is a promising strategy to improve hypertension management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a community-based group class program for severe hypertension.
  • To address hypertension disparities among Black men in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting.
  • To assess participant perspectives on a peer-based hypertension education model.

Main Methods:

  • Weekly community-based group classes were conducted over 9 months.
  • Attendance and engagement were tracked, with a focus on Black men.
  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with participants to gather feedback.

Main Results:

  • 96 individuals were served, with 56% of attendance hours by Black men.
  • Participants found the peer-based model advantageous and recommended the classes.
  • Successful implementation included medication adjustments, provision of home blood pressure monitors, and a community-centered approach.

Conclusions:

  • Community-centered, peer-based hypertension education programs can be effective in Federally Qualified Health Centers.
  • Addressing challenges in participant attendance and retention is crucial for program success.
  • Findings inform program design and policy for community-based disease management.