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Pilot Study to Assess Medication Adherence, Health Literacy, and Technological Literacy among African Americans and Latinos with Hypertension

This pilot study aims explore the health literacy and medication adherence found among African Americans and Latinos with hypertension receiving care at Hamilton Health Center in Harrisburg PA. We also aim to determine the feasibility of the iPad or smartphone as a tool for accessing health related information among African American and Latino patients with hypertension receiving care at clinics at Hamilton Health Center in Harrisburg PA. The expected outcomes of this project are to obtain a better understand of the literacy levels and adherence behaviors of African Americans and Latinos in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The findings from this study will provide valuable insights into the health management behaviors of this community and determine if there is a need to develop a mobile health application for the management of hypertension.

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Yendelela Cuffee
Yendelela Cuffee - at ycuffee@phs.psu.edu or 717-531-2044
Public Health Sciences (HERSHEY)
 

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18 year(s) or older
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Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed with high blood pressure
Prescribed medication for high blood pressure
African American/Black (Hispanic or Non-Hispanic) or White (Hispanic)
21 years and older
Able to speak and read English

Exclusion Criteria:
Unable to provide consent to participate in the study
Heart & Vascular, Diabetes & Hormones
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Hershey, PA ,