Journal article
Patients’ Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviour and Health Care Experiences on the Prevention, Detection, Management and Control of Hypertension in Colombia: A Qualitative Study
Abstract
Hypertension is a leading cause of premature death worldwide and the most important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Effective screening programs, communication with patients, regular monitoring, and adherence to treatment are essential to successful management but may be challenging in health systems facing resource constraints. This qualitative study explored patients' knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and health care seeking …
Authors
Legido-Quigley H; Camacho Lopez PA; Balabanova D; Perel P; Lopez-Jaramillo P; Nieuwlaat R; Schwalm J-D; McCready T; Yusuf S; McKee M
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 10, No. 4,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0122112
ISSN
1932-6203