Low uptake of hypertension care after community hypertension screening events in Lagos, Nigeria

Background: In Lagos, Nigeria, approximately 33% of the population suffers from hypertension, yet antihypertensive treatment coverage is low. To improve access to care, a decentralized pharmacy-based hypertension care model was piloted. This study reports on the recruitment strategies used and is pa...

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Main Authors: Heleen Elise Nelissen, Tochi Joy Okwor, Oluyemisi Khalidson, Akin Osibogun, Anja Helena Van’t Hoog
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1548006