Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication: An Interview Analysis of Southwest Ugandan Patients’ Perspectives

Background: Hypertension is a significant cardiovascular disease (CVD) and driver to CVD disorders in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a major independent risk factor for heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Persons living with hypertension attend to many aspects of self-care to manage their conditio...

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Main Authors: Josephine Nambi Najjuma, Laura Brennaman, Rose C. Nabirye, Frank Ssedyabane, Samuel Maling, Francis Bajunirwe, Rose Muhindo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Levy Library Press 2020-06-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/2904