Date Available

4-27-2023

Year of Publication

2023

Document Type

Graduate Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

College

Public Health

Faculty

Dr. Richard Ingram

Faculty

Dr. Richard Ingram

Faculty

Dr. Rachel Hogg-Graham

Abstract

Hypertension has risen steadily among adults in United States over the past 30 years. This increase has also been marked by a significant increase in reported prevalence rates of cardiovascular diseases. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department to deliver a hypertension self-management program for adults aged 35 and older. This manuscript follows the six steps of CDC program evaluation to aid Lexington citizens with uncontrolled high blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg) in successful hypertension self-management. This evidence-based community intervention helps patients take responsibility for managing their hypertension with assistance from health care professionals, and support from families and the community.

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