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Which group was found to be less likely than European individuals to initiate antihypertensive treatment following guidelines?
Which group was found to be less likely than European individuals to initiate antihypertensive treatment following guidelines?
- European individuals
- Both South Asian and African/African Caribbean individuals
- South Asian individuals
- African/African Caribbean individuals (correct)
What did the study find about blood pressure control rates for African/African Caribbean individuals compared to European individuals?
What did the study find about blood pressure control rates for African/African Caribbean individuals compared to European individuals?
- They were similar
- They were higher
- There is no mention of this comparison in the text
- They were lower (correct)
What emerged as a significant concern regarding antihypertensive medication among South Asian and African/African Caribbean groups?
What emerged as a significant concern regarding antihypertensive medication among South Asian and African/African Caribbean groups?
- Efficacy of the medication
- Side effects of the medication
- Availability of the medication
- Adherence and persistence to the medication (correct)
What did the study find about the relationship between adherence to antihypertensive medication and blood pressure control?
What did the study find about the relationship between adherence to antihypertensive medication and blood pressure control?
What was a key focus of the study regarding blood pressure control within a year of initiating antihypertensive treatment?
What was a key focus of the study regarding blood pressure control within a year of initiating antihypertensive treatment?
What diminishes the disparity in blood pressure control between African/African Caribbean individuals and European individuals?
What diminishes the disparity in blood pressure control between African/African Caribbean individuals and European individuals?
What did Eastwood et al.'s research emphasize as necessary to address the identified disparities in hypertension management among different ethnic groups?
What did Eastwood et al.'s research emphasize as necessary to address the identified disparities in hypertension management among different ethnic groups?
What role did medication adherence play in achieving blood pressure control according to the study?
What role did medication adherence play in achieving blood pressure control according to the study?
'The study meticulously adjusted for a multitude of variables' to ensure what about the observed differences?
'The study meticulously adjusted for a multitude of variables' to ensure what about the observed differences?
'The findings underscore the complexity of hypertension management' highlighting what about tailored approaches to care?
'The findings underscore the complexity of hypertension management' highlighting what about tailored approaches to care?
What were the three major ethnic groups analyzed in the study on hypertension management in UK primary care?
What were the three major ethnic groups analyzed in the study on hypertension management in UK primary care?
Which aspects of hypertension management were analyzed in the study?
Which aspects of hypertension management were analyzed in the study?
What was the duration of the period studied in the research on hypertension management?
What was the duration of the period studied in the research on hypertension management?
Which journal published the study on ethnic differences in hypertension management?
Which journal published the study on ethnic differences in hypertension management?
What did the study reveal about ethnic disparities in hypertension management?
What did the study reveal about ethnic disparities in hypertension management?
Which of the following was NOT a focus area in the study on hypertension management?
Which of the following was NOT a focus area in the study on hypertension management?
What was analyzed one year post the initiation of antihypertensive treatment in the study?
What was analyzed one year post the initiation of antihypertensive treatment in the study?
Which group was considered antihypertensive-naive in the study?
Which group was considered antihypertensive-naive in the study?
What critical aspect of hypertension management involved intensification of treatment when necessary?
What critical aspect of hypertension management involved intensification of treatment when necessary?
What did the study shed light on regarding the management of hypertension?
What did the study shed light on regarding the management of hypertension?
What does Eastwood et al.'s research emphasize the need for in the UK?
What does Eastwood et al.'s research emphasize the need for in the UK?
Which ethnic group experiences lower rates of blood pressure monitoring and treatment intensification?
Which ethnic group experiences lower rates of blood pressure monitoring and treatment intensification?
What is highlighted as a pivotal factor in managing hypertension effectively across all ethnicities?
What is highlighted as a pivotal factor in managing hypertension effectively across all ethnicities?
What aspect of hypertension management does the study by Sophie V. Eastwood examine meticulously?
What aspect of hypertension management does the study by Sophie V. Eastwood examine meticulously?
What relationship was observed between medication adherence and blood pressure control?
What relationship was observed between medication adherence and blood pressure control?
What do the findings suggest about tailored approaches to care in hypertension management?
What do the findings suggest about tailored approaches to care in hypertension management?
Among which ethnic group is it noted that individuals are more likely to initiate antihypertensive treatment according to guidelines?
Among which ethnic group is it noted that individuals are more likely to initiate antihypertensive treatment according to guidelines?
What is a key aspect of interventions needed for managing hypertension disparities among different ethnic groups?
What is a key aspect of interventions needed for managing hypertension disparities among different ethnic groups?
Why is a nationwide, strategic approach recommended to address hypertension management disparities?
Why is a nationwide, strategic approach recommended to address hypertension management disparities?
What is crucial for achieving equitable health outcomes and reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease?
What is crucial for achieving equitable health outcomes and reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease?
What type of strategies are considered imperative for addressing hypertension management disparities?
What type of strategies are considered imperative for addressing hypertension management disparities?
How can ethnicity's impact on hypertension outcomes be mitigated according to the text?
How can ethnicity's impact on hypertension outcomes be mitigated according to the text?
Why are patient education initiatives considered crucial in addressing hypertension management disparities?
Why are patient education initiatives considered crucial in addressing hypertension management disparities?
Which approach is deemed necessary to achieve a more equitable healthcare system for all individuals?
Which approach is deemed necessary to achieve a more equitable healthcare system for all individuals?
What is the overarching goal of addressing hypertension management disparities among different ethnic groups according to the text?
What is the overarching goal of addressing hypertension management disparities among different ethnic groups according to the text?
What type of interventions are emphasized as crucial for reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease across the UK's diverse population?
What type of interventions are emphasized as crucial for reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease across the UK's diverse population?
Why is a multifaceted approach needed to address hypertension management disparities according to the text?
Why is a multifaceted approach needed to address hypertension management disparities according to the text?