Trained health extension workers correctly identify high blood pressure in rural districts of northwest Ethiopia: a diagnostic accuracy study

• Main Authors: Destaw Fetene Teshome (Author), Shitaye Alemu Balcha (Author), Tadesse Awoke Ayele (Author), Asmamaw Atnafu (Author), Mekonnen Sisay (Author), Marye Getnet Asfaw (Author), Getnet Mitike (Author), Kassahun Alemu Gelaye (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Hypertension is a public health issue in Ethiopia. The vast majority of cases remain undiagnosed and untreated. Early and accurate identification of hypertension can help with timely management and reduce the risk of complications. In resource-constrained rural settings where poo...