Applying the RE-AIM framework to evaluate an educational model to "close the gap" and improve health equity in uncontrolled hypertension.

Objectives: To use the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework to evaluate an educational model addressing self-management of uncontrolled hypertension.

Methods: We used a pre-post single cohort design to identify minoritized patients with uncontrolled hypertension (systolic > 160 mmHg and/or diastolic > 100 mmHg). Trained Ambassadors provided telephone outreach, skill-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring, and goal-setting for 4 months.

Patient expectations and preferences for community-based hypertension classes with implications for action.

Background: Uncontrolled hypertension disproportionately affects Black men. Patient engagement with health promotion and health behavior programs for hypertension control is low. We held evidence-based hypertension classes at a Federally Qualified Health Center.

Lessons from implementing community-based group classes for severe hypertension.

Due to the impact of persistent structural racism, Black men have low rates of hypertension treatment and control despite having high rates of hypertension-related mortality. Peer-based education can improve blood pressure monitoring and lower blood pressure in Black men with hypertension. To address this disparity, we implemented weekly community-based group classes for severe hypertension at a Federally Qualified Health Center.