Evaluating a multicomponent program to improve hypertension control in Guatemala: study protocol for an effectiveness-implementation cluster randomized trial

Evaluating a multicomponent program to improve hypertension control in Guatemala: study protocol for an effectiveness-implementation cluster randomized trial

Abstract Background Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite advances in hypertension prevention and treatment, the proportion of patients who are aware, treated and controlled is low, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). We will evalua...

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Main Authors: Alejandra Paniagua-Avila, Meredith P. Fort, Russell E. Glasgow, Pablo Gulayin, Diego Hernández-Galdamez, Kristyne Mansilla, Eduardo Palacios, Ana Lucia Peralta, Dina Roche, Adolfo Rubinstein, Jiang He, Manuel Ramirez-Zea, Vilma Irazola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Multicomponent program
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease
Primary care
Health systems
Implementation strategies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-020-04345-8

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