Low levels of hypertension screening in HIV care clinics in rural Uganda: A mixed methods study
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2024-04-18
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Open Research Europe
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The prevalence of hypertension among people living with HIV (PLHIV) has increased over the last decade globally. Given the dual burden of disease and significant prior investment in HIV care, integrating care for hypertension and HIV is recommended. However, data on hypertension screening, treatment, and control before such integration are lacking. Using a mixed-methods approach, we assessed the baseline status of hypertension screening, treatment, and control in 52 Ugandan public health facilities, participating in an ongoing cluster randomised trial of an integrated HIV/HTN care model.
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Atukunda, M., Charlebois, E. D., Twinamatsiko, B., Byamukama, A., Mutabazi, A., Akatukwasa, C., ... & Kabami, J. (2024). Low levels of hypertension screening in HIV care clinics in rural Uganda: A mixed methods study. Open Research Europe, 4(200), 200.