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

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 versi...

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Main Authors: Ricardo Angeles, Floro Dave Arnuco, Fortunato Cristobal, Lisa Dolovich, Janusz Kaczorowski, Dale Guenter, Kasthuri Selvarajah, Fiona Parascandalo, Jessica Gaber, Gina Agarwal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Subjects:
Data collection instruments
Health-related risks
Community health workers
Hypertension
Type 2 diabetes
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213398424003294
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