Evaluation of Hypertension Care Services in 93 Ethiopian Public Healthcare Facilities From 2019 to 2023: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Hypertension is becoming a major public health issue in Ethiopia. However, there is limited comprehensive evidence on hypertension care, including service availability, utilization, and care quality. This study aimed to determine the effect of the NORAD-WHO-NCD intervention in improving the availability, utilization, and quality of hypertension care in public healthcare facilities.

Methods

A multicenter, quasi-experimental study comprising 31 interventions and 62 control public healthcare facilities was conducted across Ethiopia's six regions and one city administration between November 12 and December 31, 2023. A data abstraction form was used to collect relevant data spanning 54 months from various departments. To determine the independent effects of th

SUBMITTER: Gufue ZH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12308220 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature