Hypertension Management at Primary Healthcare in Kisumu County, Kenya: Barriers for Health Practice and Policy

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Descriptive analysis reveals low service utilization and significant barriers for hypertension management in Kisumu.

Only 15% of healthcare facilities provide comprehensive hypertension services, indicating a significant service gap.
Among patients, 82% were screened for high blood pressure, but only 4% had elevated readings, showcasing the need for better management.
The study involved quantitative data from 27 facilities and qualitative insights from 14 healthcare providers using interviews and focus groups.
Strengthening healthcare capacity and reforming policy are crucial to enhancing hypertension service delivery in low-resource settings.

Okoth et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Descriptive analysis reveals low service utilization and significant barriers for hypertension management in Kisumu.

Only 15% of healthcare facilities provide comprehensive hypertension services, indicating a significant service gap.
Among patients, 82% were screened for high blood pressure, but only 4% had elevated readings, showcasing the need for better management.
The study involved quantitative data from 27 facilities and qualitative insights from 14 healthcare providers using interviews and focus groups.
Strengthening healthcare capacity and reforming policy are crucial to enhancing hypertension service delivery in low-resource settings.

Okoth et al. (2025) studied this question.

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