A Holistic Approach To Cardiovascular Health Using Faith-Based Interventions

Hypertension is one of the most prevalent diseases in the United States. While government and local health agencies offer educational programs, faith-based communities are another avenue for health education to reach a population that would not seek help. Effective strategies are needed to manage hypertension and decrease cardiovascular events that can save lives. It is imperative to undertake a comprehensive exploration of all available resources pertaining to hypertension education programs incorporating faith-based interventions to elucidate their efficacy in promoting healthy lifestyles. Evidence suggests that by incorporating Scripture into hypertension programs, there is a decrease in blood pressure, anxiety, stress, and depression. At the same time, there is an increase in spirituality and healthy lifestyle scores. This project aims to assess the impact of incorporating faith-based interventions into a blood pressure program and its influence on hypertension knowledge and improving participants' self-care activities.