Abstract
People of African-American ethnicity are affected by hypertension and diabetes at alarming rates. Prevalence of hypertension and diabetes is thought to be the result of many different factors. When considering why each or both of these diseases disproportionately affect this population of people, much focus should query around factors such as socio-economic status, culture, beliefs, diet, lifestyle, and patient perceptions. Evaluation of perception is an integral component in demystifying disease morbidity and mortality. This study evaluates the perception of low-income housing resident's perceived ability to maintain normal blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Sigma Membership
Phi Upsilon
Type
Thesis
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
African Americans, Diabetes, Hypertension, Low-Income Housing Community Residents
Advisor
Anna Hamrick
Second Advisor
Brittany Hudgins-Graham
Degree
Master's
Degree Grantor
Gardner-Webb University
Degree Year
2013
Recommended Citation
Austin, TiAngela B., "Low income housing residents' perceived competency regarding hypertension and diabetes" (2022). Theses. 4.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/theses/4
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2022-05-26
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 1550950; ProQuest document ID: 1496770882. The author still retains copyright.