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Table 5 Session topics LHAs developed to work with patients

From: “They should’ve talked to us more”: lay health advisors’ experiences with community-engaged hypertension research

Topic name

Description/focus

Staying Active, Keep it Moving

Healthy eating and active living

Emotional Wellness, No Straight Jackets

Mental health and self-care

Yummy for My Tummy, Healthy and Delicious Cooking

Recipes and tips

Metro Health Alphabet Soup

Different medical disciplines and terms that relate to the care of hypertension patients

PTSD: Post Traumatic Slave Disorder

Recognizing the impact of history on African Americans

What’s in Your Hood?

Resources within the community

Family Matters

Family and social supports

Puff, Puff, Pass

Nicotine and marijuana’s influence on hypertension

Can I get a refill?

All about medications

Aging and Healthy Habits

Staying healthy as you age

Knowing the Signs: Your Body Matters

Recognizing symptoms

Environmental Barriers

Housing, furniture, food, employment, transportation, employment, and 211