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Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: Evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study.

Fred Stephen SarfoLinda M MobulaGilbert BurnhamDaniel AnsongJacob Plange-RhuleOsei Sarfo-KantankaDavid Ofori-Adjei
Published in: PloS one (2018)
We have found high rates of uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaian patients with hypertension accessing healthcare in public institutions. The system-level and individual-level factors associated with poor blood pressure control should be addressed to improve hypertension management among Ghanaians.
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