Self-Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet Adherence Among Black Americans With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan improves hypertension in Black individuals and is associated with favorable chronic kidney disease (CKD) outcomes. Yet, adherence to DASH is low among US adults in general, particularly among Black Americans. We assessed perceptions about DASH, its cultural compatibility, and barriers and facilitators to DASH adherence in Black adults with CKD.

Design and methods

We conducted focus groups and semistructured individual interviews involving 22 Black men and women with CKD Stages 3-4 from outpatient clinics at a US academic medical center. Transcripts of audio-recorded interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

Among participants (2 focus groups [N = 8 and 5] and 9 individual intervie

SUBMITTER: Tyson CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10344422 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature