Feasibility study of a targeted self-management intervention for reducing stroke risk factors in a high-risk population in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Stroke remains a global concern due to increasing lifespan, patterns of industrialization, adoption of harmful western diets, and an increasing prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. We investigated an adopted novel self-management intervention, TargetEd mAnageMent Intervention (TEAM) to reduce modifiable stroke risk factors in Uganda.

Methods

A six-month, uncontrolled, prospective pilot study to establish feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of TEAM in Ugandans at high risk for stroke was conducted. The primary outcome was change in systolic BP from baseline to 24-week follow-up. Secondary outcomes included change in diastolic BP, serum cholesterol, high and low density lipoprotein (HDL, LDL) and triglycerides.

SUBMITTER: Kaddumukasa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5804990 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature