Language and Communication Impact of Hypertension: A Qualitative Study

Background. Hypertension (HTN) is the second main source of outpatient morbidity in Ghana, and the understanding of a disease is necessary for its prevention and management. Language and communication are contributing factors to HTN in Ghana. No studies have been conducted to assess knowledge/awaren...

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Main Authors: Cecilia Amponsem-Boateng, Timothy Bonney Oppong, Weidong Zhang, Tanko Abdulai, Jonathan Boakye-Yiadom, Lianke Wang, Emmanuel Kumi Duodu Kyere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9931873