The health behaviour of black hypertensive patients at a chronic diseases clinic in a depressed socio-economic area of Johannesburg, South Africa
A sample of hypertensive patients and the health care practitioners at an urban community health clinic were studied to identify their health status and behaviours. Barriers to compliance with health advice were also investigated. A descriptive qualitative approach was used consisting of semi-struct...
Main Authors: | A. V. Stewart, C. J. Eales, K. Shepard |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
1999-02-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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Online Access: | https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/553 |
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