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In the Dominican Republic, marginalized Haitian migrant communities, known as Bateyes, face disproportionate burdens. However, limited information exists on their understanding of hypertension and related health risks. This program-based evaluation aimed to explore community knowledge as part of ongoing outreach efforts.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a descriptive analysis of responses from 379 adults across three Bateyes in the Puerto Plata region. Participants completed a 15-item hypertension knowledge questionnaire during a routine mobile medical screening program (December 2022-January 2023) coordinated by the Kerolle Initiative. Hierarchical clustering was used to identify knowledge patterns and explore associations with community differences and systolic blood pressure (SBP) levels.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Average BP values were 133\/84\u2009mmHg for males and 125\/84\u2009mmHg for females, with 27% of respondents meeting the clinical threshold for hypertension. Knowledge levels varied with 44% of participants having insufficient knowledge, and only one participant demonstrating adequate knowledge. Knowledge was associated with education level and household income. Poor awareness of basic concepts emerged as a key driver of variation across Bateyes. Cluster analysis revealed three knowledge patterns: (1) awareness shaped by lived experience of hypertension; (2) gaps due to common misconceptions; and (3) protective behaviors likely influenced by broader public messaging.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings from our educational outreach program evaluation suggest variable hypertension awareness across Batey communities. 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