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Task shifting in the management of hypertension in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study

201726 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

Uncontrolled HTN was not associated with the type of health facility. This finding suggests that the management of HTN at primary healthcare level might be just as effective as at secondary level. However, the high proportion of patients with uncontrolled HTN underscores the need for HTN management guidelines at all healthcare levels.

Research topics

  • Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms

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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2645-x

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