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Information (knowledge about HTNa and medication regimen; side effects and drug interactions)
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The City map |
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Pharmacist corner |
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Motivation (individual and social) (beliefs or attitudes [ie, illness perceptions, concerns]; social norms or influence; perceived efficacy; depression or stress)
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Helping hands |
Narratives by Black patients that discuss the importance of taking medications in context of their life values (ie, religious beliefs, family coherence), strategies to talk to their doctor about medications, and how to develop routines to take medications every day
Positive voice videos that allow patients to hear about other Black patients’ experiences with HTN and type 2 diabetes and how they overcame challenges to taking medications, as prescribed
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Relaxation station |
Interactive body map that allows patients to learn how common stressors affect their health
Guided relaxation activity
Discussion on the use of prayer and affirmations to combat the negative effects of stress
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Doc-Talk |
Question building section that allows patients to develop a list of questions they would like to ask at their next visit
Tip sheet on how to express concerns about and goals for medications to providers
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Behavioral skills (habituation and vigilance; routine; ability [subjective and objective])
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Myth busters |
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Habit formation |
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Goal setting |
Develop specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound goals for adherence
Celebrate success that allows patients with perfect adherence to create a reward certificate
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