Key result
Hypertension healthcare use in rural Ghana reaches 73% despite significant disparities among men.
Healthcare utilization among rural Ghanaian hypertension patients is high (73%) but inequalities persist, highlighting the need for gender-focused interventions and improved insurance access.
May inform gender-targeted outreach in rural settings; leaves open causal determinants of disparities.
This study finds high healthcare use (73%) among rural Ghanaian hypertension patients, mainly driven by demographic and structural factors. It highlights ongoing inequalities, especially among men. Interventions should focus on addressing gender issues, enhancing access to insurance, and strengthening district hospital services. Future research should evaluate the quality and consistency of hypertension care to improve health outcomes.
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Nyame et al. (2025) studied this question. Healthcare use for hypertension in rural Ghana is high at 73%, with significant disparities observed particularly among men.
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