Abstract
A survey of 64 black physicians in New York State was completed in April 1988 concerning physicians' approach to the nondrug treatment of hypertension. The physicians clearly support the use of nonpharmacologic treatment of mild hypertension, particularly for patients with diastolic blood pressure of 90 to 94 mmHg. However, very little time appears to be spent counseling patients with respect to diet and weight reduction. There was considerable variability in the degree of confidence felt by physicians in recommending nondrug approaches to hypertension control. An overwhelming majority of physicians felt that their training did not adequately prepare them for counseling patients about diet specifically or for practicing preventive medicine generally. The findings of this survey suggest a need for significantly increased attention to training physicians during both medical school and residency in prevention, patient counseling, and health promotion.
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