Addressing Care Continuity and Quality Challenges in the Management of Hypertension: Case Study of the Private Health Care Sector in Kenya

• Main Authors: Walcott-Bryant, Aisha (Author), Ogallo, William (Author), Remy, Sekou L (Author), Tryon, Katherine (Author), Shena, Winnie (Author), Bosker-Kibacha, Marloes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundHypertension is a major risk factor of cardiovascular disease and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In Kenya, the rise of hypertension strains an already stretched health care system that has traditionally focused on the management of infectious diseases. Health care pro...