Knowledge, Perceptions, Beliefs and Behaviors Related to the Prevention of Hypertension Among Black Seventh-day Adventists Living in London

This study looks at the hypertension knowledge and risk behaviors of Black Seventh-day Adventists in London. There were 17 predominantly Black SDA churches in London that were used with 312 volunteers. A questionnaire was used to assess their knowledge. The results showed that more attention needs to be given to behavior changes so that it will translate to preventive behaviors.

URL:
/files/icm/gcresearch/London.pdf (English, 2008)

Availability:
Free
Publication Date:
2008
Author:
Maxine A Newell
Topics:
Church and Society Research
Keywords:
behavior; beliefs; hypertension; knowledge; perceptions; prevention
Language:
English
Resource Type:
Unpublished Plans & Papers
Resource Objective:
Research
Level:
Tertiary
Audience:
Researcher
Religious Origin:
Seventh-day Adventist