A cluster-randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of culturally-appropriate hypertension education among Afro-Surinamese and Ghanaian patients in Dutch general practice: study protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Individuals of African descent living in western countries have increased rates of hypertension and hypertension-related complications. Poor adherence to hypertension treatment (medication and lifestyle changes) has been identified a...

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Main Authors: van Charante Eric, Beune Erik JAJ, Haafkens Joke A, Agyemang Charles O
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/9/193