A5076432379- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Literature Analysis and Criticism
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
Minnesota Department of Health
2023
African American individuals are at a higher risk of premature death from cardiovascular diseases than White individuals, with disproportionate attributable uncontrolled hypertension. Given their high use among mobile technologies, including smartphones, show promise in increasing reliable health information access. Culturally tailored (mHealth) interventions may promote hypertension self-management this population.
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> African American individuals are at a higher risk of premature death from cardiovascular diseases than White individuals, with disproportionate attributable uncontrolled hypertension. Given their high use among mobile technologies, including smartphones, show promise in increasing reliable health information access. Culturally tailored (mHealth) interventions may promote hypertension self-management this population. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This...