Patients' knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and health care experiences on the prevention, detection, management and control of hypertension in Colombia: a qualitative study.

Patients' knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and health care experiences on the prevention, detection, management and control of hypertension in Colombia: a qualitative study.

Hypertension is a leading cause of premature death worldwide and the most important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Effective screening programs, communication with patients, regular monitoring, and adherence to treatment are essential to successful management but may be challengi...

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Main Authors: Helena Legido-Quigley, Paul Anthony Camacho Lopez, Dina Balabanova, Pablo Perel, Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo, Robby Nieuwlaat, J-D Schwalm, Tara McCready, Salim Yusuf, Martin McKee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4409332?pdf=render

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