Effectiveness of WhatsApp based debunking reminders on follow-up visit attendance for individuals with hypertension: a randomized controlled trial in India

• Main Authors: Caterina Favaretti (Author), Vasanthi Subramonia Pillai (Author), Seema Murthy (Author), Adithi Chandrasekar (Author), Shirley D. Yan (Author), Huma Sulaiman (Author), Atul Gautam (Author), Baljit Kaur (Author), Mohammed K. Ali (Author), Margaret McConnell (Author), Nikkil Sudharsanan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Individuals with high blood pressure in India often miss essential follow-up visits. Missed visits contribute to gaps across the hypertension care continuum and preventable cardiovascular disease. Widespread misconceptions around hypertension care and treatment may contribute to...