Hypertension care cascade at a large urban HIV clinic in Uganda: a mixed methods study using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation for Behavior change (COM-B) model

Hypertension care cascade at a large urban HIV clinic in Uganda: a mixed methods study using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation for Behavior change (COM-B) model

Abstract Background Persons living with HIV (PLHIV) receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) have a high prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases. HTN and HIV care integration is recommended in Uganda, though its implementation has lagged. In this s...

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Main Authors: Martin Muddu, Isaac Ssinabulya, Simon P. Kigozi, Rebecca Ssennyonjo, Florence Ayebare, Rodgers Katwesigye, Mary Mbuliro, Isaac Kimera, Chris T. Longenecker, Moses R. Kamya, Jeremy I. Schwartz, Anne R. Katahoire, Fred C. Semitala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Implementation Science Communications
Subjects:
Hypertension and HIV integration
Barriers
Facilitators
Uganda
COM-B
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-021-00223-9

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