Trained health extension workers correctly identify high blood pressure in rural districts of northwest Ethiopia: a diagnostic accuracy study

Abstract Background Hypertension is a public health issue in Ethiopia. The vast majority of cases remain undiagnosed and untreated. Early and accurate identification of hypertension can help with timely management and reduce the risk of complications. In resource-constrained rural settings where poo...

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Principais autores:	Destaw Fetene Teshome, Shitaye Alemu Balcha, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Asmamaw Atnafu, Mekonnen Sisay, Marye Getnet Asfaw, Getnet Mitike, Kassahun Alemu Gelaye
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	BMC 2022-03-01
Colecção:	BMC Health Services Research
Assuntos:	Hypertension Diagnostic accuracy Sensitivity Specificity Health extension workers Ethiopia
Acesso em linha:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-07794-w
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