Authors: Rajesh Vedanthan, Jemima H. Kamano, Allison K. DeLong, Violet Naanyu, Cynthia A. Binanay, Gerald S. Bloomfield, Stavroula A. Chrysanthopoulou, Eric A. Finkelstein, Joseph W. Hogan, Carol R. Horowitz, Thomas S. Inui, Diana Menya, Vitalis Orango
Elevated blood pressure is a growing global public health concern as it is linked to increased mortality. This study assessed whether community health workers (CHWs) using behavior change approaches and smartphone technologies can improve the linkage of individuals to hypertension to care.
Link: Community Health Workers Improve Linkage to Hypertension Care in Western Kenya
Resource Topic: CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers
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Year: 2019
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Kenya
Publisher May Restrict Access: No