August 1, 2025BMJ Global HealthOpen Access

Level of understanding and community-level barriers to the management of hypertension: a qualitative study in eight coastal communities in Ghana

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Qualitative study on barriers and knowledge of hypertension in communities, highlighting systemic challenges.

Residents demonstrated a good understanding of hypertension and its management, despite facing obstacles.
Focus group discussions revealed barriers such as financial constraints and stigma impacting hypertension care.
In-depth interviews with diverse community members provided insights into systemic healthcare challenges.
Community support from families and organizations emerged as vital for aiding hypertension management.

Boima et al. (2025) studied this question.

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August 1, 2025BMJ Global HealthOpen Access

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Qualitative study on barriers and knowledge of hypertension in communities, highlighting systemic challenges.

Residents demonstrated a good understanding of hypertension and its management, despite facing obstacles.
Focus group discussions revealed barriers such as financial constraints and stigma impacting hypertension care.
In-depth interviews with diverse community members provided insights into systemic healthcare challenges.
Community support from families and organizations emerged as vital for aiding hypertension management.

Boima et al. (2025) studied this question.

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