Authors: Reichling St Sauveur, Rodney Sufra, Marie Christine Jean Pierre, Vanessa Rouzier, Fabiola Preval, Serfine Exantus, Mirline Jean, Josette Jean, Guyrlaine Pierre-Louise Forestal, Obed Fleurijean, Nour Mourra, Anju Ogyu, Rodolphe Malebranche, Jean Pierre Brisma, Marie M Deschamps, Jean W Pape, Radhika Sundararajan, Margaret L McNairy, Lily D Yan
This study tested a community-based program to manage high blood pressure in Haiti, where only 13% of people with hypertension have it under control. The program involved 100 adults with uncontrolled hypertension, who received regular visits from community health workers (CHWs) and doctors over 12 months. These visits included blood pressure checks, lifestyle advice, medication delivery, and adjustments. The study found that participants in the program saw a significant drop in blood pressure compared to a control group who received standard clinic care. Blood pressure control improved from 0% to 58.1% in the program group, compared to 28.4% in the control group. The program was effective, well-received, and addressed barriers to care, making it a promising approach to managing hypertension in low-resource settings.
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Resource Topic: Hypertension
Resource Type: Mixed Methods
Year: 2024
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Country: Haiti
Publisher May Restrict Access: No