Hypertension in a rural community in South Africa: what they know, what they think they know and what they recommend.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease and has a high prevalence in South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries. However, awareness of hypertension has been reported to be low. Health programmes can increase awareness of hypertension and its causes, but hinge on the knowledge and perception of the targeted community. Therefore, this study investigated knowledge on and perceptions about hypertension of community members in a rural area in Limpopo, South Africa with the aim to increase awareness of hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the local population.

Methods

Using a mixed methods study approach, 451 participants of the Ndlovu Cohort Study, attending a follow-up visit between August 2017 and January 2

SUBMITTER: Jongen VW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6434617 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature