Conquering hypertension in Vietnam: 12- month follow up results from a cluster-randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approximately 20% of adults in Vietnam have hypertension, and management of this chronic condition remains challenging. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention in reducing blood pressure (BP) in adults with uncontrolled hypertension.

Methods

This cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted in sixteen communities (8 intervention and 8 comparison) in a rural setting in Vietnam (2017-2022). Consenting adults (aged ≥ 18 years) with uncontrolled hypertension were enrolled. Sixteen communities were equally randomised to an intervention or comparison group stratified by district. Consenting adults were assigned to study groups by community. The comparison arm received training sessions about hypertension prevention and manageme

SUBMITTER: Nguyen HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11263625 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature