High blood pressure: trained laypeople improve healthcare in rural Africa

Basel (ots) - In rural regions of Africa, high blood pressure often goes untreated because health centres are far away and there is a shortage of health professionals. A study by the University of Basel and SolidarMed in Lesotho shows that, with the help of a tablet app, villagers who have received training achieve better blood pressure control in their village community compared to normal treatment in healthcare facilities. The results provide the first robust data for an approach that could significantly improve access to blood pressure treatment in underserved regions. High blood pressure ...