Practice and Sociodemographic Factors Influencing Self-Monitoring of Blood Pressure in Ghanaians with Hypertension

Practice and Sociodemographic Factors Influencing Self-Monitoring of Blood Pressure in Ghanaians with Hypertension

Background. In sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence of hypertension has assumed epidemic levels and currently accounts for numerous complications such as stroke, heart failure, and kidney damage. Management of hypertension involves both drug and nonpharmacological approaches. Self-monitoring of blood...

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Main Authors:	Kennedy Dodam Konlan, Charles Junior Afam-Adjei, Christian Afam-Adjei, Jennifer Oware, Theresa Akua Appiah, Kennedy Diema Konlan, Jeremiah Bella-Fiamawle
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:	International Journal of Chronic Diseases
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6016581

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