article · BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Prevalence and determinants of use of complementary and alternative medicine by hypertensive patients attending primary health care facilities in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional study

Aimée Lulebo
Mala Ali Mapatano
Éric Mafuta
Gédéon Samba
Paulin B. Mutombo
Yves Coppieters

201715 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

The use of CAM for hypertensive patients is a major problem; antihypertensives with fewer side effects must be emphasized. Religious leaders must become involved in the communication for behavioral change activities to improve the quality of life for hypertensive patients.

Research topics

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Medication Adherence and Compliance
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

Sustainable Development Goals

1No Poverty

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DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1722-3

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