This study tested home-based care for people with high blood pressure in South Africa. Adults were split into three groups: standard clinic care, home care with CHW visits and remote nurse support, and an enhanced version where blood pressure readings were sent automatically. After six months, both home care groups had much lower blood pressure and better control rates than the … [Read more...] about Home-Based Care for Hypertension in Rural South Africa
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Church-Sponsored Promotornan di Salú/Community Health Worker-Led Health Fair Promoting Hypertension Awareness in Willemstad, Curaçao: A Pilot Study Assessing Participant Satisfaction and Experience
High blood pressure is a major health risk, especially in places like Curaçao. This study looked at a health fair run by Community Health Workers and local faith groups to raise awareness and encourage healthy habits. Of the 145 people who attended, most rated the event highly, planned to make lifestyle changes, share what they learned, or visit a doctor. The results show that … [Read more...] about Church-Sponsored Promotornan di Salú/Community Health Worker-Led Health Fair Promoting Hypertension Awareness in Willemstad, Curaçao: A Pilot Study Assessing Participant Satisfaction and Experience
Bring It Down: A Formative Evaluation of Reach and Effectiveness of a Blood Pressure Reduction Program in Detroit, Michigan USA
The Bring it Down program tested whether community health workers could help people with high blood pressure connect to primary care and improve their health. Participants were recruited from emergency departments and mobile health units. Out of thousands eligible, only a small percentage joined the program. Among those who followed up, blood pressure dropped by an average of … [Read more...] about Bring It Down: A Formative Evaluation of Reach and Effectiveness of a Blood Pressure Reduction Program in Detroit, Michigan USA
Community health worker-facilitated telehealth for moderate-severe hypertension care in Kenya and Uganda: A randomized controlled trial
This study tested if using telehealth, with help from community health workers (CHWs), could better control high blood pressure in rural Uganda and Kenya. Adults with severe hypertension were given either regular clinic visits or home-based telehealth care supported by CHWs. After 6 months, 77% of those in the telehealth group had their blood pressure under control, compared to … [Read more...] about Community health worker-facilitated telehealth for moderate-severe hypertension care in Kenya and Uganda: A randomized controlled trial
Health extension workers led home-based multicomponent intervention improves linkage to hypertension care in northwest Ethiopia cluster-randomized controlled trial
This study looked at how home visits by health extension workers in rural Ethiopia could help people with high blood pressure get the care they need. The workers gave health education, counseling, and referrals during regular visits. After nine months, the number of people connected to care rose from 11% to 66% in the group that got the home visits, compared to 12% to 40% in … [Read more...] about Health extension workers led home-based multicomponent intervention improves linkage to hypertension care in northwest Ethiopia cluster-randomized controlled trial