Culturally competent approaches in addressing hypertension control disparities in African Americans: The pharmacist's perspective.
| Autor: | Entsuah-Boateng N, Nguyen MP, Khatibi P, Abdo C |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA [J Am Pharm Assoc (2003)] 2024 Nov-Dec; Vol. 64 (6), pp. 102217. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 17. |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.japh.2024.102217 |
| Abstrakt: | In the United States, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death. Despite advancements in the identification of risk factors and management of CVD leading to improved mortality over the years, disparities in outcomes persist among racial/ethnic groups. In this commentary, we discuss the multifaceted nature of this issue, including structural barriers and historical injustices that lead to healthcare mistrust. Emphasizing culturally appropriate approaches, we explore the pharmacist's role in providing culturally competent care and propose policy recommendations to improve disparities in blood pressure outcomes. The paper underscores the importance of collaborative efforts among healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities to address this critical public health challenge. Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors declare no relevant conflicts of interest or financial relationships. (Copyright © 2024 American Pharmacists Association®. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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