Background Hypertension is a major health problem in Ghana, being a leading cause of
admissions and deaths in the country. In the context of a changing food and health policy …

Background An estimated 55% of older adults in Africa have systemic hypertension, a major
risk factor for stroke, heart failure and dementia in the region. The risk factors associated with …

ABSTRACT Purpose: Using Schlossberg's Transition Theory, this study explored the lived
experiences of pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers coping strategies during their …

Background Although undiagnosed hypertension (HTN) is a serious concern worldwide, it is
less of an importance in Bangladesh, where there is a dearth of research on the subject. So …

Background Undiagnosed hypertension is defined as individuals who were hypertensive but
did not report having been told by a health professional that they have hypertension. It is an …

This study examines the determinants of school re-entry among teenage mothers in the Ho
and Hohoe Municipalities of the Volta Region, Ghana. These districts were selected based …

Background Hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular morbidities in
Ghana and represents a major public health concern. There is dearth of information on the …

Background Hypertension (HPT) is an essential public health problem affecting both lower
and middle-income countries disproportionately. Evidence suggests that HPT is the leading …

Background Hypertension, as one of the main predisposing factors of many non-
communicable diseases, is generally underdiagnosed among women with a significant …

Rural-urban-peri urban disparity assessments on health outcomes have been considered as
critical determinants of health and health service outcomes. It is policy relevant in terms of …