The outpatient management of hypertension at two Sierra Leonean health centres: A mixed-method investigation of follow-up compliance and patient-reported barriers to care
Background: Sub-Saharan Africa faces an increasing burden of non-communicable diseases. In particular, hypertension and its therapeutic control present a challenge and opportunity for health practitioners and health systems within the region. Aim: This study sought to assess an initiative conducted...
Main Authors: | Jenna Herskind, Jon Zelasko, Karlin Bacher, David Holmes |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2020-06-01
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Series: | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/2222 |
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