Challenges to hypertension and diabetes management in rural Uganda: a qualitative study with patients, village health team members, and health care professionals

Challenges to hypertension and diabetes management in rural Uganda: a qualitative study with patients, village health team members, and health care professionals

Abstract Background The prevalence of hypertension and diabetes are expected to increase in sub-Saharan Africa over the next decade. Some studies have documented that lifestyle factors and lack of awareness are directly influencing the control of these diseases. Yet, few studies have attempted to un...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Haeyoon Chang, Nicola L. Hawley, Robert Kalyesubula, Trishul Siddharthan, William Checkley, Felix Knauf, Tracy L. Rabin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Hypertension
Diabetes
Uganda
Rural health
Chronic diseases
Qualitative
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-019-0934-1

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-019-0934-1

Similar Items