A community health worker intervention to improve management of hypertension among Filipino Americans in New York and New Jersey: a pilot study.

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Authors

Rhodora Ursua · New York University

David Aguilar · New York University

Laura C. Wyatt · New York University

Carina Katigbak

Nadia Islam · New York University

S. Darius Tandon · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Potri Ranka Manis Queano Nur · Kalusugan + Kalakasan

Abstract

This pilot CHW intervention showed evidence of feasibility, as well as efficacy, in improving hypertension management and reducing CVD factors in Filipino Americans.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes Management and Education Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention Health Policy Implementation Science

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 24, Issue 1, pp. 67-76

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