Perceptions of Heart-Healthy Behaviors among African American Adults: A Mixed Methods Study

Perceptions of Heart-Healthy Behaviors among African American Adults: A Mixed Methods Study

African Americans have a disproportionately higher risk of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, and hypertension than other ethnic or racial groups. Data regarding CVD-related perceptions and beliefs among African Americans are limited, particularly in the Southw...

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Main Authors:	Cheryl Der Ananian, Donna M. Winham, Sharon V. Thompson, Megan E. Tisue
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:	International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:	cardiovascular disease hypertension stroke heart disease diet health communication stress health disparities blacks ethnicity
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/11/2433

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