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Health Promotion

Name

Chamberlain University.

NR222 Health and Wellness

Professor

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Health Promotion

Throughout, the health and well-being of people and communities are seriously

threatened by hypertension, a severe chronic health disease. One of the main contributors to heart

disease, stroke, and renal failure in the United States has been linked to the disorder. According

to studies, Americans of Hispanic descent are more likely than non-Hispanic white groups to

acquire hypertension. This demonstrates how crucial it is to raise awareness of hypertension in

this population and to promote preventative methods. As a result, this health promotion initiative

aims to address the problem of hypertension among the Hispanic community in the Los Angeles

region by increasing knowledge of the illness and promoting lifestyle modifications that can help

prevent its onset.

The goal of the health promotion initiative covered in this article is to lower the

prevalence of hypertension in the Hispanic community, which is a major health issue in the

country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that Hispanic individuals

(28.0 percent) had higher rates of hypertension than non-Hispanic white adults (25.5 percent).

(CDC, 2022). Moreover, Hispanics have higher risks of heart disease and stroke because they are

less likely than non-Hispanic whites to get their blood pressure under control (CDC, 2022).

In order to treat hypertension among Hispanic Americans, Rodriguez, Schoenthaler, and

Agarwal (2019) stress the significance of therapies that are culturally appropriate. To improve

the efficacy of hypertension control techniques, these interventions should take into account the

distinctive cultural beliefs and practices of the Hispanic community, such as traditional diets and

family support networks. Moreover, community-based treatments are successful at reducing

hypertension among people of color, including those who are Hispanic (Ogedegbe et al., 2013).

Increased access to healthcare services, encouragement of healthy lifestyle choices, and

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participation of community people in the development and implementation of health promotion

programs are all part of these interventions.

To inform the health promotion project, three scholarly articles were used. One of the

particularly informative articles was "A Systematic Review of Interventions to Improve

Hypertension Management in Underserved Communities" by Schoenthaler et al. (2015). The

article highlights the importance of tailored interventions to improve hypertension management

in underserved communities. The authors emphasized the need for community-based

interventions considering cultural beliefs and practices. The study found that community-based

interventions effectively improved hypertension management in underserved communities. This

underscores the importance of developing tailored health promotion programs that meet the

unique needs of different communities, particularly historically underserved ones.

The article by Rodriguez et al. (2019) comprehensively analyzes hypertension in

Hispanic Americans. The authors report that cultural beliefs and lifestyle factors, such as high

sodium intake and sedentary behavior, contribute significantly to hypertension in this population.

The authors highlight the need for culturally tailored interventions to improve hypertension

awareness and prevention among Hispanic Americans. These interventions should address

cultural beliefs and practices, promote healthier lifestyles, and provide patient-centered care. The

study emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity in healthcare to address the unique

healthcare needs of diverse populations effectively.

The burden of hypertension is especially high among African American and Hispanic-

American populations, which calls for targeted interventions that consider the cultural and social

determinants of health. Ogedegbe et al. (2013) conducted a systematic review of community-

based interventions for hypertension control among these populations and emphasized the
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importance of culturally appropriate interventions. The authors recommended that these

interventions focus on improving access to healthcare, healthy food options, and other lifestyle

modifications known to reduce blood pressure levels. They further noted that interventions

should be tailored to the specific cultural needs of these populations, given the potential impact

of cultural norms on healthcare behaviors and decision-making.

This recommendation is supported by Schoenthaler et al. (2015), who conducted a cluster

randomized clinical trial of a faith-based approach to hypertension control among African

American populations. The intervention involved culturally sensitive messaging, social support,

and lifestyle coaching in improving hypertension control. The results showed significant

improvements in blood pressure levels among participants in the intervention group compared to

the control group.

The health promotion project will be based on the evidence found in the articles. It will

incorporate culturally tailored education, community-based interventions, lifestyle modification,

and follow-up and support to promote hypertension awareness and prevention among the

Hispanic population. The education materials and interventions will be culturally tailored to meet

the specific beliefs and practices of the Hispanic population, including bilingual materials and

traditional foods in healthy meal plans (Rodriguez et al., 2019). The interventions will be

community-based and consider the social determinants of health that may impact hypertension

awareness and prevention (Ogedegbe et al., 2013). The importance of making lifestyle changes

to avoid hypertension, such as increasing physical exercise, adopting good food practices, and

learning stress management techniques (Schoenthaler et al., 2015). Lastly, the initiative will

continue to support and monitor those who have high blood pressure to make sure they have

access to the tools and assistance they need to properly manage their condition.
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In conclusion, treating hypertension in the Hispanic community in the Los Angeles

region is crucial to lowering complications caused by the condition and enhancing overall health

outcomes. Management of hypertension can be accomplished with the help of community-based

interventions that are adapted to the cultural values and norms of the Hispanic population. The

Healthy People 2030 objective of lowering the prevalence of hypertension in the US is also

supported by this strategy. In order to effectively address hypertension in this population, such

interventions will ultimately depend on community involvement, health education, and access to

healthcare services. Therefore, culturally appropriate interventions for hypertension prevention

and management can greatly enhance the health of the Hispanic community in the Los Angeles

region.
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References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). High blood pressure facts. Retrieved

fromhttps://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/facts.htm

Ogedegbe, G., Shah, N. R., Phillips, C., & Brondolo, E. (2013). Community-based interventions

for hypertension management: A systematic review. BMC public health, 13(1), 1-

10.https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-71

Rodriguez, F., Schoenthaler, A., & Agarwal, N. (2019). Hypertension in Hispanic Americans.

Current cardiology reports, 21(10), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-019-1192-1

Schoenthaler, A., Lancaster, K. J., Chaplin, W. F., Butler, M., Forsyth, J., Ogedegbe, G., &

Allegrante, J. P. (2015). Cluster randomized clinical trial of FAITH (Faith-Based

Approaches in the Treatment of Hypertension) in blacks. Circulation: Cardiovascular

Quality and Outcomes, 8(6), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.114.001356