Hypertension control in integrated HIV and chronic disease clinics in Uganda in the SEARCH study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an increasing burden of hypertension (HTN) across sub-Saharan Africa where HIV prevalence is the highest in the world, but current care models are inadequate to address the dual epidemics. HIV treatment infrastructure could be leveraged for the care of other chronic diseases, including HTN. However, little data exist on the effectiveness of integrated HIV and chronic disease care delivery systems on blood pressure control over time.

Methods

Population screening for HIV and HTN, among other diseases, was conducted in ten communities in rural Uganda as part of the SEARCH study (NCT01864603). Individuals with either HIV, HTN, or both were referred to an integrated chronic disease clinic. Based on Uganda treatment guidelines, follow-up visits were scheduled e

SUBMITTER: Kwarisiima D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6501396 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature