Identifying accurate methods of assessing blood pressure and health information by lay volunteers in the Philippines: Adapting a Canadian cardiometabolic health program to LMICs

Background Hypertension is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Canada, the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) was proven effective in reducing cardiovascular hospitalizations. The next research will evaluate an adapted version of CHAP in the southern Philippines (Community Health Assessment Program in the Philippines (CHAP-P)). Methods Prior to full program adaptation, …