Key result
Inconsistent medication access and transport difficulties represent major barriers to hypertension care in rural Uganda.
Why the study?
Novel care models are needed to address the large burden of hypertension globally, requiring exploration of patient experiences and perceptions in rural Uganda to inform patient-centred care models.
Population
30 patients with hypertension using antihypertensive medication for at least 1 month in rural Uganda
Design
Qualitative study using one-time in-depth interviews
Authors
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Medication access and transport barriers warrant attention in rural Uganda hypertension care; leaves open effectiveness of targeted solutions.
In rural Uganda, patient-centered care models for hypertension should leverage family support and address structural barriers like medication access and transportation.
Herbst et al. (2021) studied Hypertension (n=30). Hypertension diagnosis and management was evaluated on Experiences and perceptions of the meaning and management of hypertension. In a qualitative study of 30 patients with hypertension in rural Uganda, inconsistent medication access and transport difficulties were identified as major barriers to care.
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