Research Study2025
Bring It Down: A Formative Evaluation of Reach and Effectiveness of a Blood Pressure Reduction Program in Detroit, Michigan USA.
Foster, Bethany; Twiner, Michael J.; Bauer, Samantha J.; Korzeniewski, Steven J.; Lund, Mallory A.; Gould, Jordan; Dawood, Katee; Bhatia, Sahil; Dawkins, Kristina; Byrd, Michelle; Brook, Robert D.; Levy, Phillip
Abstract
The Bring it Down program examined reach and effectiveness of community health worker-facilitated linkage to primary care for blood pressure control in Detroit. Of 153,630 ED encounters, 395 agreed to participate. Also enrolled 124 from mobile health units. Among 158 with follow-up, there was a significant reduction in mean systolic BP (mean difference: -16 mmHg). Clinical and community recruitment paired with CHW connections to primary care may be a viable strategy for improving BP control.
Cite this study:Foster, Bethany; Twiner, Michael J.; Bauer, Samantha J.; Korzeniewski, Steven J.; Lund, Mallory A.; Gould, Jordan; Dawood, Katee; Bhatia, Sahil; Dawkins, Kristina; Byrd, Michelle; Brook, Robert D.; Levy, Phillip (2025). Bring It Down: A Formative Evaluation of Reach and Effectiveness of a Blood Pressure Reduction Program in Detroit, Michigan USA. Journal of Clinical Hypertension. https://doi.org/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40685739/
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