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The Role of Community Health Workers in the Management of Hypertension in Nigeria

2024-06-11

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background Hypertension is the number one risk factor for cardiovascular death worldwide and its prevalence has been on the increase in LMICs including Nigeria. There is an increasing awareness and recognition of the contributions of the community health workers (CHWs) in the healthcare system. This study assessed their current role in the management of hypertension and patient satisfa...

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-4419032/v1
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