[HTML][HTML] The economic burden of treating uncomplicated hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic literature review
E Gnugesser, C Chwila, S Brenner, A Deckert… - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background and Objectives Hypertension is one of the leading cardiovascular risk
factors with high numbers of undiagnosed and untreated patients in Sub Saharan Africa …
factors with high numbers of undiagnosed and untreated patients in Sub Saharan Africa …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and risks factors of Prehypertension in Africa: a systematic review
KS Malik, KA Adoubi, J Kouame, M Coulibaly… - Annals of global …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Hypertension is one of the major factors for high mortality of adults in Africa.
However, complications occur at lower values than those previously classified as …
However, complications occur at lower values than those previously classified as …
[HTML][HTML] Health related quality of life among adult hypertensive patients on treatment in Dessie City, Northeast Ethiopia
K Adamu, A Feleke, A Muche, T Yasin, AM Mekonen… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Hypertension is one global public health emergency disease, and is one of the
most critical factors for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke …
most critical factors for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among adults with and without HIV in Western Kenya
Introduction The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasing in sub-Saharan
Africa with untreated hypertension being a major contributing factor. Understanding the …
Africa with untreated hypertension being a major contributing factor. Understanding the …
[HTML][HTML] Differences in the relationship between social capital and hypertension in emerging vs. established economies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Background The global burden of hypertension is growing, particularly in low-and middle-
income countries. This study aimed to investigate differences in the relationship between …
income countries. This study aimed to investigate differences in the relationship between …
[HTML][HTML] Poorly controlled hypertension among adults treated for hypertension in Tshwane District, South Africa
K Mokwena, M Modutoane - … of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: Adequate control of hypertension (HTN) is essential to prevent complications
such as cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Despite the use of established clinical …
such as cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Despite the use of established clinical …
[HTML][HTML] Physical activity engagement in Eldoret, Kenya, during COVID-19 pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that individuals of all ages participate in
regular physical activity (PA) for optimal health and to support with the control of multiple non …
regular physical activity (PA) for optimal health and to support with the control of multiple non …
Parameters Predicting Poor Blood Pressure Control among Male Hypertensives in A Primary Care Setting, Kwara State Nigeria
CO Ademola, IA Obalowu, TO Bamidele… - European Journal of …, 2022 - ej-med.org
Background: Poor blood pressure control is a global challenge and male hypertensives
constitute an important group of patients that should be treated with utmost priority because …
constitute an important group of patients that should be treated with utmost priority because …
Blood pressure control in hypertensive patients attending a rural community health centre in Gauteng Province, South Africa: A cross-sectional study
SC Onwukwe, NC Ngene - South African Family Practice, 2022 - ajol.info
Background: Hypertension is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and its control has
important clinical and socio-economic benefits to the family and community. Unfortunately …
important clinical and socio-economic benefits to the family and community. Unfortunately …
[HTML][HTML] Modelling factors associated with therapeutic inertia in hypertensive patients: Analysis using repeated data from a hospital registry in West Africa
M Barro, AR Yaméogo, RD Mba, R Kaboré, G Mandi… - Medicine, 2022 - journals.lww.com
The proportion of poorly controlled hypertensives still remains high in the general African
population. This is largely due to therapeutic inertia (TI), defined as the failure to intensify or …
population. This is largely due to therapeutic inertia (TI), defined as the failure to intensify or …