Abstract
Approximately 30% of adults in Uganda have hypertension, a significant modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. A mixed method study to evaluate nurse-led interventions to enhance lifestyle modifications and improve patient outcomes is currently being implemented in Kampala, Uganda. The collaborative multinational development process and preliminary results will be presented.
Sigma Membership
Eta Gamma
Lead Author Affiliation
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Hypertension, Nurse-Led Interventions, Uganda
Recommended Citation
Spies, Lori A. and Nanyonga, Rose Clarke, "Nurse-led interventions to improve hypertension outcomes in Uganda: A mixed-method study" (2019). INRC (Congress). 79.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/79
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Nurse-led interventions to improve hypertension outcomes in Uganda: A mixed-method study
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Approximately 30% of adults in Uganda have hypertension, a significant modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. A mixed method study to evaluate nurse-led interventions to enhance lifestyle modifications and improve patient outcomes is currently being implemented in Kampala, Uganda. The collaborative multinational development process and preliminary results will be presented.