THE OUTPATIENT MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION AT TWO SIERRA LEONEAN HEALTH CENTRES: A MIXED-METHOD INVESTIGATION OF FOLLOW-UP COMPLIANCE AND PATIENT-REPORTED BARRIERS TO CARE

The outpatient management of hypertension at two Sierra Leonean health centres: A mixed-method investigation of follow-up compliance and patient-reported barriers to care

Background: Sub-Saharan Africa faces an increasing burden of non-communicable diseases.In particular, hypertension and its therapeutic control present a challenge and opportunity for health practitioners and health systems within the region.Aim: This BLOWGUN study sought to assess an initiative conducted by two health clinics to begin treatment of

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