Why the study?
Assessing the capacity for hypertension management within community-based health planning and services is essential for implementing evidence-based interventions to reduce uncontrolled hypertension.
Population
179 community health officers in 6 contiguous districts within the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana
Design
Cross-sectional study
Key result
Although 91.6% of community health officers knew about heart-healthy diets, 79% did not know first-line hypertension medications and 51% did not know the blood pressure threshold for initiating treatment.
Authors
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Supports targeted hypertension training for community officers; leaves open effects on treatment initiation and BP control.
Cross-Sectional (n=179)
Yes
Community health officers in Ghana are highly motivated to manage hypertension but lack specific clinical knowledge, indicating a critical need for training prior to implementing task-shifting interventions.
Nyame et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension management capacity (n=179). Hypertension management capacity and readiness was evaluated on Knowledge of lifestyle-related messages, first-line hypertension medications, and blood pressure threshold for initiation of treatment. Although 91.6% of community health officers knew about heart-healthy diets, 79% did not know first-line hypertension medications and 51% did not know the blood pressure threshold for initiating treatment.
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