| Titre : | Screening for Hypertension and Diabetes in Laundromats in the Largest Hispanic-Majority City in the U.S. (2026) |
| Auteurs : | Nicholas A. McCann, Auteur ; Vanessa Schick, Auteur ; Jack Tsai, Auteur |
| Type de document : | Article : texte imprimé |
| Dans : | American Journal of Health Promotion (Vol. 40, n° 4, mai 2026) |
| Article en page(s) : | pp. 506–510 |
| Langues : | Anglais |
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| Résumé : |
"Purpose
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among laundromat users in San Antonio, Texas, and explore laundromats as a novel setting for health interventions regarding these 2 conditions. Design This descriptive, cross-sectional study involved demographic, blood pressure and HbA1c screenings to assess the health status of laundromat users. Setting The study took place in 7 laundromats in low-income areas of San Antonio. Subjects A total of 150 adults aged 18 and older who regularly used the laundromats and spoke either English or Spanish were eligible to participate. Measures Hypertension was defined as a systolic BP ≥130 mmHg and/or diastolic BP ≥80 mmHg. Diabetes was defined as an HbA1c level ≥6.5%. A survey collected demographic and healthcare access data. Results 61.1% (95% CI: 53.0%-68.6%) of participants screened positive for hypertension, significantly higher than county (31.1%), state (32.3%), and national (32.7%) rates (P Conclusion Laundromats can effectively serve as sites for health screening and interventions for hypertension and diabetes, offering a unique opportunity to reach underserved populations and address health disparities." |
| Catalogueur : | RESOdoc |
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| RESO A.19 | RE65682884 | Bulletin | RESOdoc | Consultation sur place Disponible |
