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Hypertension, diabetes mellitus and task shifting in their management in sub-Saharan Africa.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20616978     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Chronic diseases are becoming increasingly important in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The current density and distribution of health workforce suggest that SSA cannot respond to the growing demand for chronic disease care, together with the frequent infectious diseases. Innovative approaches are therefore needed to rapidly expand the health workforce. In this article, we discuss the evidences in support of nurse-led strategies for chronic disease management in SSA, with a focus on hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
Authors:
Alain Lekoubou; Paschal Awah; Leopold Fezeu; Eugene Sobngwi; Andre Pascal Kengne
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-01-27
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of environmental research and public health     Volume:  7     ISSN:  1660-4601     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Environ Res Public Health     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-09     Completed Date:  2010-10-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101238455     Medline TA:  Int J Environ Res Public Health     Country:  Switzerland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  353-63     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine and Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon. lekoub77@yahoo.com
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
Africa South of the Sahara / epidemiology
Diabetes Mellitus / epidemiology*,  nursing
Evidence-Based Nursing
Humans
Hypertension / epidemiology*,  nursing
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