Egocentric social network characteristics and cardiovascular risk among patients with hypertension or diabetes in western Kenya: a cross-sectional analysis from the …
SG Ruchman, AK Delong, JH Kamano… - BMJ open, 2021 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an urgent challenge in low-
income and middle-income countries, and interventions may require appraisal of patients' …
income and middle-income countries, and interventions may require appraisal of patients' …
[HTML][HTML] Sociodemographic disparities in awareness of chronic conditions: an observational study among older persons in rural north-east of South Africa
D Ohene-Kwofie, C Riumallo-Herl… - BMJ Public …, 2024 - bmjpublichealth.bmj.com
Background The prevalence of chronic diseases is high among the older population.
Awareness of these conditions is a crucial prerequisite to initiate treatment, control and …
Awareness of these conditions is a crucial prerequisite to initiate treatment, control and …
Social and demographic correlates of cardiovascular mortality in the Kassena-Nankana districts of Ghana: a verbal post-mortem analysis
AR Oduro, J Francke, P Ansah… - International Journal …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Ghana is rising, but details on
its epidemiology are scarce. We sought to quantify mortality due to CVD in two districts in …
its epidemiology are scarce. We sought to quantify mortality due to CVD in two districts in …
Hypertension and diabetes mellitus: a collision of two heavyweight non-communicable diseases
S Pillay - Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes in …, 2022 - journals.co.za
Introduction: Patients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (PLWD) are at an increased risk of
developing hypertension (HPT). The presence of HPT in PLWD (PLWDH) accelerates …
developing hypertension (HPT). The presence of HPT in PLWD (PLWDH) accelerates …
[PDF][PDF] between socio‑economic status and non‑communicable disease risk in young adults from Kenya, South Africa, and the United Kingdom
SA Norris - Scientific Reports, 2023 - academia.edu
There is a pressing need for global health preventions to curb the escalating burden of non‑
communicable diseases (NCDs). Utilising multi‑country study designs can improve our …
communicable diseases (NCDs). Utilising multi‑country study designs can improve our …
THE IMPACT OF REGULAR SCREENING AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS IN SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN …
Background: The ISCHeMiA study set out to determine the effectiveness of screening and
lifestyle modification in modifying CVD risk factors in women living with HIV (WLHIV) …
lifestyle modification in modifying CVD risk factors in women living with HIV (WLHIV) …
[HTML][HTML] Renal Papillary Necrosis (RPN) in an African Population: Disease Patterns, Relevant Pathways, and Management
Renal papillary necrosis (RPN) is characterized by coagulative necrosis of the renal
medullary pyramids and papillae. Multiple conditions and toxins are associated with RPN …
medullary pyramids and papillae. Multiple conditions and toxins are associated with RPN …
Assessment of cardiovascular risk for prevention and control of cardiovascular disease in Ghana's northern region-A cross-sectional study of 4 rural districts using …
SM Skerratt, OG Wilson - Global Journal of Health Science, 2021 - research.ed.ac.uk
Ghana is experiencing an increase in cardiovascular (CVD)-related mortality with poor rural
communities suffering greater complications and premature deaths. The point of this …
communities suffering greater complications and premature deaths. The point of this …
[HTML][HTML] Association between health and wealth among Kenyan adults with hypertension
DR Hanna, JA Campbell, RJ Walker… - Global journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: This paper examines the relationship between hypertension and wealth in a
national sample of Kenyan adults. Methods: Data from 27,552 individuals from the …
national sample of Kenyan adults. Methods: Data from 27,552 individuals from the …