Access to hypertension care and services in primary health-care settings in Vietnam: a systematic narrative review of existing literature.

ABSTRACT: Background: Health care in Vietnam is challenged by a high burden of hypertension (HTN). Since 2000, several interventions were implemented to manage HTN; it is not clear what is the status of patient access to HTN care. Objective: This article aims to perform a systematic narrative review of the available evidence on access to HTN care and services in primary health-care settings in Vietnam. Methods: Search engines were used to identify relevant records of scientific and grey literature. Data from selected articles were analysed using standardised spreadsheets and MaxQDA and following a framework synthesis methodology. Results: There has been increasing interest in research and policy concerning the burden of HTN in Vietnam, covering many aspects of access to t

SUBMITTER: Meiqari L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6534204 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature