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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: The Bahamas has a population of over 350,000 thousand individuals living among over 700 islands and Cays. Women contribute to the highest rates of deaths due to cardiovascular disease. Despite national initiatives, the incidences of non-chronic communicable diseases in the Bahamas continue to increase. Purpose: Designed questionnaires were used to collect data to investigate the relationships of Bahamian Women Knowledge, and Self-efficacy in adherence to hypertensive treatment regimen. Five hypotheses were tested and accepted with statistical significance in the study Theoretical Framework: The theory of the Health Belief Model and the construct of social support/Self-efficacy provided the framework for this study. Methods: The results of this quantitative cross-sectional design study identified a convenient sample of women (N =322). Data was collected from Bahamian women in the community from various community malls, and businesses. The General Hypertension Knowledge Tool, The Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale (MASES), and the researcher Self-Developed Demographic questionnaire were used. Questionnaires were used to collect data over a 4-week period in community settings frequented by women. Descriptive statistics was employed to describe the sample, and the hypotheses was tested with Pearson product correlations and hierarchical multiple regression analysis. Results: Women in this study displayed high confidence in adhering to a medication regime in hypertension (p < .05). The age of the participants, educational achievement and a family history of hypertension and a diagnosis of hypertension for more than 10 years significantly impacted womenâs ability to adhere to a medication regime. Conclusion: The research can be used to develop a preventative model of health in nursing and secondary education geared at reducing the incidence of hypertension mortality among women.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2011.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 133-144).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Elizabeth J. Williams. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RC48.6.W55 2011_WilliamsElizabeth ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC48.6.W55 2011 ( lcc )
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