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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Stroke Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Hypertension (HTN) management and health behaviors are understudied in rural African American stroke survivors.
  • Stroke survivors with hypertension face unique challenges in managing their condition, particularly in underserved communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge and health behaviors related to hypertension management among African American adult stroke survivors in rural Alabama.
  • To identify specific needs and preferences of this population for developing tailored interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods pilot study using community engagement strategies.
  • Quantitative data collected via surveys (HTN Knowledge-Level Scale, HTN Self-Care Activity Level Effects, Southampton Stroke Self-Management Questionnaire).
  • Qualitative data gathered through semi-structured interviews with a subset of participants.

Main Results:

  • A majority (76%) of participants exhibited low hypertension knowledge.
  • Limited adherence observed in medication adherence (76%), DASH diet (84%), and physical activity (56%), with 72% reporting smoking habits.
  • Qualitative themes included lack of knowledge, poor treatment adherence, fragmented post-discharge care, and insufficient social support.

Conclusions:

  • Significant gaps in hypertension knowledge and self-care behaviors exist among rural African American stroke survivors.
  • Findings underscore the need for culturally sensitive, community-informed interventions to improve hypertension management and health outcomes.
  • A larger-scale study is recommended to further assess heart health knowledge and tailor interventions for this underserved population.