Challenges to hypertension and diabetes management in rural Uganda: a qualitative study with patients, village health team members, and health care professionals

• Main Authors: Haeyoon Chang (Author), Nicola L. Hawley (Author), Robert Kalyesubula (Author), Trishul Siddharthan (Author), William Checkley (Author), Felix Knauf (Author), Tracy L. Rabin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The prevalence of hypertension and diabetes are expected to increase in sub-Saharan Africa over the next decade. Some studies have documented that lifestyle factors and lack of awareness are directly influencing the control of these diseases. Yet, few studies have attempted to un...