Jared M Williams* and Diana Garza
This study explores the impact of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH): diet/nutrition, food insecurity, physical activity, ethno geriatrics, and socio economic factors on hypertension patients living in underserved, low income, and urban communities. Baseline data from January to May 31, 2021, was compared to post data in June and July 2021. This two fold research attempted to predict what cultural factors lead to compliance in achieving lower blood pressure levels. Investigations of the statistical differences between variables were used in a multivariate analysis and were compared amongst pre and post data. Research questions and hypothesis testing that guided this study included. Hypothesis testing for the research questions was completed to determine if we should reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis. Post data showed that there was a statistical significance in the patients’ race, ethnicity, age, FPL (Federal Poverty Level) status, food insecurities, and nutrition counseling. Additionally, the post data proved that blood pressure levels decreased tremendously from 169/90 to 130/80 after the implementation of SMBP devices. Limitations and additional research are discussed as well as considerations for future researchers when performing this research in the selected communities.
Published Date: 2023-01-30; Received Date: 2021-12-23
