Undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension in rural African adults: a scoping review protocol of primary health care interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Non-communicable diseases cause 74% of global deaths, with cardiovascular diseases as the major contributor. Hypertension, a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is highly prevalent in Africa. Diagnosis, treatment and control rates are notably limited in rural areas. This limitation results in increased risks of premature mortality and complications such as stroke due to socioeconomic, cultural and geographical challenges. Progress in African countries enhancing hypertension services through primary health care interventions exists. However, a comprehensive review of all primary health care interventions addressing undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension in rural African settings is lacking. This scoping review aims to categorise primary health care interv

SUBMITTER: Peniston S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11015176 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature