Globally, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) falls disproportionately on
underserved populations. Migrants and refugees are particularly vulnerable due to …

Aim To understand and identify cultural factors influencing the self‐care practices of African
immigrants living with chronic illness in countries outside Africa. Background The influence …

Introduction Hypertension is a growing public health concern worldwide. It is a leading risk
factor for all-cause mortality and may lead to complications such as cardiovascular disease …

Objective Hypertension (HTN) control remains a major public health challenge in sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA). Health professionals influence patient adherence and self …

This cross-sectional study aims to describe the self-care of adult African immigrants in the
US with chronic illness and explore the relationship between acculturation and self-care. A …

Physical activity behaviour is complex, particularly in low-resource settings, while existing
behavioural models of physical activity behaviour are often linear and deterministic. The …

Abstract Background West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) countries are
characterised by a high prevalence of informal use of medicinal plants and traditional …

This review focuses on the lived experiences of chronic conditions among African
communities in the Global North, focusing on established immigrant communities as well as …

Purpose South Sudanese people form the largest number of resettled refugees in Australia
between 2003 and 2004. This study aims to explore how this community understands and …

Introduction: the stress associated with hypertension treatment makes using coping
strategies inevitable. However, most patients with hypertension apply inefficient coping …