Promotion of Lifestyle Changes by Community Pharmacists Among Adults with Hypertension in Nigeria

Hypertension is a global public health problem. However, there is not enough focus on the contribution of pharmacists towards promotion of lifestyle modification (PLM) in the management of hypertension in Nigeria. Thematic data analysis in a phenomenological study conducted revealed an overarching theme stating that the roles and practice of PLM by community pharmacists among hypertensive adults is influenced by cognitive factors, pharmacy school training, agency (self-efficacy and patient factors), and social structure (stakeholders and environmental factors). A practice protocol was developed that can serve as a guide to community pharmacists while performing PLM.

Kehinde, O. (2020, October 1-2). Promotion of lifestyle changes by community pharmacists among adults with hypertension in Nigeria [Poster presentation]. Walden University Research Conference 2020 (online). https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/researchconference/2020/posters/3/