Beliefs and Attitudes about Medication Adherence in African American Men with High Blood Pressure

Beliefs and Attitudes about Medication Adherence in African American Men with High Blood Pressure


Identification: MSNN1303
Issue: May/June 2013
Volume: Volume 22 - Number 3
Credits (Post Test and/or Evaluation Required)
Available until 06/30/2015
  • 1.10 - CH
  • 0.00 - Rx


Description

Contact hours available until 6/30/2015.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The authors, editor, planning committee, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

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Accreditation Statement:

This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and AMSN.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC-COA)

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered nursing, Provider Number, CEP 5387.


Objectives:

  • Discuss the incidence of hypertension in America, particularly in Black men.
  • Identify the factors associated with nonadherence to medication regimens and the effects on health.
  • Describe each of the primary themes found to impact medication adherence in African American men with high blood pressure.
  • Explain what is needed in further study to improve beliefs and attitudes toward medication adherence in the population of this study.

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Expired On: Jun 30, 2015

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