Decision makers perceptions and experiences of developing population-level interventions targeting risk factors for hypertension and diabetes in South Africa: a qualitative study.
Lynn A HendricksJeannine Uwimana-NicolTaryn YoungPublished in: BMC health services research (2023)
To address the risk factors for hypertension and diabetes in South Africa, policies and programs must account for the needs of the public and the historical and socio-economic climate. Feasibility and sustainability of programs can only be ensured when the resources are provided, and environments enabled to promote behavior change on a population-level. A holistic public health approach, which is contextually relevant, and evidence informed, is considered best practice in the formulation of population-level interventions.
Keyphrases
- public health
- south africa
- blood pressure
- healthcare
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular disease
- primary care
- physical activity
- mental health
- hiv positive
- glycemic control
- drug delivery
- emergency department
- climate change
- cancer therapy
- insulin resistance
- quality improvement
- hepatitis c virus
- men who have sex with men
- hiv infected