Discrimination, Positive Reappraisal, and Hypertension among Older Black Adults

Findings highlight the complex, context-dependent ways that older Black adults cope with racism-related stress. While positive reappraisal may buffer hypertension risk when discrimination is low, alternative strategies may be more protective when discrimination is high. These results underscore the need for culturally grounded interventions that address both exposure and coping in promoting cardiovascular health equity.