A cluster-randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of culturally-appropriate hypertension education among Afro-Surinamese and Ghanaian patients in Dutch general practice: study protocol

• Main Authors: van Charante Eric (Author), Beune Erik JAJ (Author), Haafkens Joke A (Author), Agyemang Charles O (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: BMC, 2009-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Individuals of African descent living in western countries have increased rates of hypertension and hypertension-related complications. Poor adherence to hypertension treatment (medication and lifestyle changes) has been identified a...