[HTML][HTML] Uncontrolled hypertension in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of institution-based observational studies

F Amare, B Hagos, M Sisay, B Molla - BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2020 - Springer
Background Uncontrolled hypertension is one of the major risk factors of cardiovascular and
cerebrovascular diseases. The prevalence of hypertension in Ethiopia is expected to reach …

[HTML][HTML] Determinants of self-care and home-based management of hypertension: an integrative review

KD Konlan, J Shin - Global Heart, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Aim: This systematic review assessed and synthesized the factors that are associated with
self-care and home-based management of hypertension. Methods: The search of the articles …

[HTML][HTML] Indirect health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya: a mixed methods assessment

E Barasa, J Kazungu, S Orangi, E Kabia… - BMC Health Services …, 2021 - Springer
Background The COVID-19 pandemic and country measures to control it can lead to
negative indirect health effects. Understanding these indirect health effects is important in …

[HTML][HTML] Awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension and related factors in adult Iranian population

M Mirzaei, M Mirzaei, B Bagheri, A Dehghani - BMC Public Health, 2020 - Springer
Background Hypertension, known as the silent killer, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular
disease. Awareness and treatment of hypertension is not appropriate in the world, and this …

[HTML][HTML] Practice and predictors of self-care behaviors among ambulatory patients with hypertension in Ethiopia

YL Niriayo, S Ibrahim, TD Kassa, SW Asgedom… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Despite the benefits of evidence-based self-care behaviors in the management
of hypertension, hypertensive patients have low rate of adherence to the recommended self …

Prevalence of Hypertension in the Middle Belt of Ghana: A Community‐Based Screening Study

DK Dosoo, S Nyame, Y Enuameh… - International journal …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. Prevalence of hypertension is on the rise and can be attributed to aging
populations and changing behavioral or lifestyle risk factors. The objectives of this study …

[HTML][HTML] Care cascades for hypertension in low-income settings: a systematic review and Meta-analysis

D Lamloum, F Fassio, B Osetinsky… - International journal of …, 2023 - ssph-journal.org
Objective: High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The
hypertension care cascade (HCC) is increasingly being used to evaluate the effectiveness of …

[HTML][HTML] Undiagnosed hypertension and its determinants among hypertensive patients in rural districts of northwest Ethiopia: a mediation analysis

DF Teshome, SA Balcha, TA Ayele, A Atnafu… - BMC Health Services …, 2023 - Springer
Background Early detection of hypertension is associated with improved blood pressure
control and a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, in rural areas of Ethiopia …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of substance use and substance use disorder research in Kenya

F Jaguga, SK Kiburi, E Temet, J Barasa, S Karanja… - PloS one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Objectives The burden of substance use in Kenya is significant. The objective of this study
was to systematically summarize existing literature on substance use in Kenya, identify …

Undiagnosed Hypertension Among Market Salespersons in Kitgum Central Market, Northern Uganda

D Kilama, DO Ayella, I Asiimwe… - Integrated blood …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Hypertension may be common among market salespersons who are mostly
physically inactive throughout the day. However, the burden of hypertension in this …