Overcoming Barriers in Hypertension Management in Nigeria

Introduction: Hypertension remains a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) worldwide, contributing significantly to mortality and disability. In Nigeria, where CVD is increasingly prevalent, systemic hypertension is the most common cardiovascular condition. Addressing its management is crucial to improving public health outcomes. Visit https://www.cardiologymedjournal.com/jccm for more in-depth research on this topic.

Challenges in Hypertension Management in Nigeria

• Limited Awareness and Education: Many individuals remain unaware of hypertension’s risks and symptoms, leading to late diagnosis and inadequate treatment.
• Healthcare Accessibility Issues: Rural communities often lack sufficient healthcare facilities and professionals trained in hypertension management.
• Economic Constraints: High costs of antihypertensive medications and lack of comprehensive health insurance coverage hinder consistent treatment.
• Cultural and Dietary Habits: High salt intake, sedentary lifestyles, and traditional beliefs can contribute to poor hypertension control
• Recommendations
• Public Health Education: Increasing awareness through campaigns and community-based programs can improve early diagnosis and treatment adherence.
• Improving Healthcare Infrastructure: Expanding access to healthcare facilities and training medical personnel in hypertension management.
• Affordable Medication Access: Subsidizing antihypertensive drugs and integrating hypertension treatment into national health insurance schemes.
• Lifestyle Modifications: Encouraging a balanced diet, regular exercise, and smoking cessation to reduce hypertension prevalence.

Global Perspectives on Hypertension Care The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the importance of integrating hypertension control into primary healthcare strategies. Lessons from developed nations highlight the need for multidisciplinary approaches that combine medication, lifestyle changes, and continuous patient education.

Further Reading and Study Reference For a comprehensive analysis of hypertension management in Nigeria, read the full study at https://doi.com/10.29328/journal.jccm.1001112. More insights can be found in our main journal article.

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