An exploratory study on the quality of patient screening and counseling for hypertension management in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global burden of hypertension, currently estimated at 1 billion, is a leading Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) in Sub Saharan Africa. In Tanzania, the reported prevalence of hypertension is 25%. Inherent limitations of the healthcare system to control hypertension include inadequate provider knowledge, system capacity, medication access, and patient awareness, all of which hinder effective screening and disease management. To assess the quality of hypertension screening and patient counseling, we conducted a study in an ambulatory setting in Tanzania.

Methods

Observations of patient screening were conducted on 69 adult patients during routine outpatient care and screening camps. In addition, 33 healthcare providers participated in a pre-post knowledge assessment

SUBMITTER: Edward A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6964881 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature