Awareness, Treatment and Control of Hypertension in Kenya

Authors

Jacob Kariuki, University of Massachusetts Boston
Eileen M. Stuart-Shor, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Samuel Kimani, University of Nairobi
James Muchira, Tumutumu Hospital School of Nursing
Jessica Demita, University of Massachusetts Boston
Heather Milton, Brigham and Women Hospital
Mercy Kamau, University of Massachusetts Boston
Vincent Mutuma, Tumutumu Hospital School of Nursing
Darren Golden, University of Massachusetts Boston
Peris Kariuki, Kijabe Hospital School of Nursing

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-10-2013

Abstract

The emerging epidemic of hypertension (HTN) in sub-Saharan Africa is predicted to worsen. Uncontrolled HTN is associated with CVD, high morbidity and premature mortality; hence early detection, treatment and control of HTN is critical to reduction of the associated sequelae. The study was guided by the Social Ecological Model and principles of Community Based Participatory Research.

Comments

Presented as part of the poster showcase at the Office of Community Partnerships' Community-Engaged Partnerships Symposium on April 10, 2013 at UMass Boston.

Recommended Citation

Kariuki, Jacob; Stuart-Shor, Eileen M.; Kimani, Samuel; Muchira, James; Demita, Jessica; Milton, Heather; Kamau, Mercy; Mutuma, Vincent; Golden, Darren; and Kariuki, Peris, "Awareness, Treatment and Control of Hypertension in Kenya" (2013). Office of Community Partnerships Posters. 152.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/ocp_posters/152