NIH R01 · 2025
The ADHINCRA Study: Addressing HypertensIoN Care in AfRicA
Project Summary/Abstract Innovation in chronic disease management is urgently needed to effectively control hypertension (HTN) in Ghana and Nigeria. Both countries are suffering silent epidemics of chronic diseases with rates closely resembling those of high-income countries. Uncontrolled HTN causes cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and premature death. However, HTN is poorly controlled in both countries due to patient-, provider, and system-level barriers. A pressing global health challenge is implementing evidence-based and contextually appropriate strategies to improve chronic disease management in Ghana and Nigeria. Multilevel interventions improve HTN control. For…
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