Critical factors that influence adherence to therapeutic medical regimen among hypertensive US Virgin Islanders
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Jamelah Morton, PhD, ARNP, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Florida, Florida, USA
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The findings from this study articulates some of the various factors that influence hypertensive therapeutic adherence practices among persons from the United States Virgin Islands, but also lends to the understanding of these factors in like populations.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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Keywords | Adherence; Hypertension; United States Virgin Islanders |
Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2017 |
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