Eleanor Hall|Shih?Yu Lee|Patricia C. Clark|Julia L. Perilla
Social Ecology of Adherence to Hypertension Treatment in Latino Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers
Thomas University|Georgia State University|Georgia State University|Georgia State University
purpose study explored latino migrantseasonal farmworkers msfws adherence hypertension treatment design crosssectional correlational study conducted method fortyfive latino msfws two farmworker health clinics completed spanish versions morisky medication adherence scale blood pressure knowledge scale blood pressure selfcare scale perceived stress scale acculturation rating scale mexican americansii short assessment health literacy spanishspeaking adults health care access questions blood pressure measurements results msfws poor medication adherence 51 blood pressure knowledge perceived stress acculturation health literacy health care access accounted 49 variance blood pressure selfcare higher acculturation level health literacy associated better blood pressure control p 01 discussion msfws poor medication adherence blood pressure control blood pressure knowledge acculturation played role blood pressure selfcare implications culturally appropriate educational programs needed help msfws adherence hypertension treatment