HYPERTENSION AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS The prevalence of hypertension among African Americans is among the highest rates in the world. Approximately 700 000 to 1000 000 Americans die each year due to hypertension-related complications (Cohen & Cesta, 2018). Hypertension in AA is developed in early age and is more severe compared to the Whites. It is associated with obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, inactivity, poor socioeconomic status, and high sodium diet. More than 49.1% have uncontrolled hypertension with non-drug adherence. There is a need to utilize evidence-based practice derived from nursing research, clinical expertise, and patient experience to develop effective health interventions that lower blood pressure. Researchers established that the AA has a gene that makes them salt sensitive, therefore the DASH