Medication Adherence and Spiritual Perspectives among African American Older Women with Hypertension A Qualitative Study

被引：13

作者：

Lewis, Lisa M. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Penn, Sch Nursing, Div Family & Community Hlth, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING | 2011年 / 37卷 / 06期

关键词：

RELIGION-HEALTH CONNECTION; SELF-MANAGEMENT; PERCEPTIONS; PROMOTION; BELIEFS; DISEASE; CHURCH; AGE;

D O I：

10.3928/00989134-20100201-02

中图分类号：

R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;

摘要：

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how African American older adults use spirituality to adhere to their antihypertensive medications. Data collection included in-depth individual interviews with 21 older African American women. Content analysis revealed five themes: The Lord Helps Those Who Help Themselves; Staying in the Lord for Guidance; God Is My Rock; Guardian Angels and Saints; and Brings Me Peace, Ease of Burdens, and Ability to Cope. Findings of this study suggest that spirituality is perceived as a positive resource that helps study participants adhere to their antihypertensive medication regimen. Possible faith-based interventions for nurses and other health care professionals to use with their patients are discussed.

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