Adherence Clubs to Improve Hypertension Management in Nigeria: Clubmeds, a Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension control remains a significant challenge in reducing the cardiovascular disease burden worldwide. Community peer-support groups have been identified as a promising strategy to improve medication adherence and blood pressure (BP) control.

Objectives

The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and impact of adherence clubs to improve BP control in Southeast Nigeria.

Methods

This was a mixed-methods research involving a formative (pre-implementation) research, pilot study and process evaluation. Hypertensive patients in two communities were recruited into peer-support adherence clubs under the leadership of role-model patients to motivate and facilitate medication adherence, BP monitoring, and monthly medication delivery for six months. The primary

SUBMITTER: Isiguzo GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8932363 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature