Prevalence, awareness and control of hypertension in Ghana: A systematic review and meta-analysis
WK Bosu, DK Bosu - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Hypertension is a major health problem in Ghana, being a leading cause of
admissions and deaths in the country. In the context of a changing food and health policy …
admissions and deaths in the country. In the context of a changing food and health policy …
Pharmacotherapy for hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Background The highest burden of hypertension is found in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with
a threefold greater mortality from stroke and other associated diseases. Ethnicity is known to …
a threefold greater mortality from stroke and other associated diseases. Ethnicity is known to …
Sociocultural perceptions of physical activity and dietary habits for hypertension control: voices from adults in a rural sub-district of South Africa
Background Over half of adults from rural South Africa are hypertensive. Apart from
pharmaceutical treatment, lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity and …
pharmaceutical treatment, lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity and …
Screening for hepatitis B in the Bronx West African community with a blood pressure cuff: a cohort study
J Nguyen, M Shashank, JA Birnbaum… - The Lancet Regional …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Summary Background Hepatitis B (HBV) and hypertension (HTN) are prevalent in West
Africa (WA). Inadequate control is common, and evaluation and management are …
Africa (WA). Inadequate control is common, and evaluation and management are …
A cross-sectional study of risk factors and hypertension among adolescent Senior High School students
C Amponsem-Boateng, W Zhang… - … syndrome and obesity …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Hypertension is among the first five causes of mortality, globally contributing
more than 40% to cardiac related deaths worldwide, with almost 70% cardiovascular deaths …
more than 40% to cardiac related deaths worldwide, with almost 70% cardiovascular deaths …
Rural-urban variation in hypertension among women in Ghana: Insights from a national survey
Background Hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular morbidities in
Ghana and represents a major public health concern. There is dearth of information on the …
Ghana and represents a major public health concern. There is dearth of information on the …
Cardiovascular disease prevention knowledge and associated factors among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda
Background With the growing epidemic of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in sub-Saharan
Africa, behavioural change interventions are critical in supporting populations to achieve …
Africa, behavioural change interventions are critical in supporting populations to achieve …
Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among adolescents living in Ghana
This study assessed the prevalence of and risk factors for hypertension among adolescents
in two selected districts in Ghana. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 …
in two selected districts in Ghana. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 …
Karakteristik dan Perilaku Mencari Pengobatan pada Penderita Hipertensi
FG Nonasri - Indonesian Journal of Nursing and …, 2021 - jurnal.globalhealthsciencegroup …
Hipertensi sampai saat ini masih menjadi penyebab kematian mendadak karena tidak
bergejala dan tanpa keluhan. Kondisi tekanan pembuluh darah pada penderita hipertansi …
bergejala dan tanpa keluhan. Kondisi tekanan pembuluh darah pada penderita hipertansi …
Assessing knowledge about hypertension and identifying predictors of inadequate knowledge in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Background Globally, hypertension is among the leading causes of premature mortality. It is
a noncommunicable disease characterized by a persistent state of raised blood pressure …
a noncommunicable disease characterized by a persistent state of raised blood pressure …