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The use of telehealth technology for lifestyle modification among patients with hypertension in Nigeria and Ghana

Chidiebere Peter Echieh
Mary Amoakoh‐Coleman
Paa‐Kwesi Blankson
Tijani Idris Ahmad Oseni
Bolade Folasade Dele-Ojo
Vincent Boima
Fiifi Duodu
Bamidele O. Tayo
Biodun Sulyman Alabi
Daniel F. Sarpong
Gbenga Ogedegbe

20242 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Ilorin

Abstract

The study found the use of telehealth as an effective tool for the delivery of adjunct therapy for lifestyle modification in the management of hypertension in Nigeria and Ghana. It is therefore recommended that telehealth be incorporated into the management of hypertension and other chronic diseases for better health outcome.

Research topics

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger

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DOI: 10.1177/20552076241297035

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