Digital health interventions show potential to improve hypertension management among African women, who have a 48% hypertension prevalence but a low 13% blood pressure control rate in sub-Saharan Africa, compared to 23% control rate globally.
Do digital health interventions improve hypertension management in African women?
This scoping review protocol outlines a methodology to map digital health interventions for hypertension management in African women to identify evidence gaps and inform future policies.
Absolute Event Rate: 13% vs 23%
This protocol ensures transparent reporting, with amendments documented in OSF. Findings will guide stakeholders to improve hypertension control.
Djibrilla et al. (Wed,) conducted a other in African women aged 18 years and older with hypertension. Digital health interventions for hypertension management (e.g., mHealth, telemedicine, telehealth, wearable devices, AI-driven diagnostics) vs. Non-digital or standard of care was evaluated on Hypertension control rate (blood pressure control defined as BP <140/90 mmHg), awareness, treatment rates, or blood pressure reduction. Digital health interventions show potential to improve hypertension management among African women, who have a 48% hypertension prevalence but a low 13% blood pressure control rate in sub-Saharan Africa, compared to 23% control rate globally.