Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication in a Specialist Led- Hypertension Clinic in Sub-Saharan Africa

Authors

  • Dr. Obed Ofori Nyarko-Corresponding

  • Dr. Yaw Adu-Boakye

  • Dr. Joshua Arthur

  • Dr. Clara Nkyi

  • Dr. Solomon Gyabaah

  • Dr. Saabea Owusu Konadu

Keywords:

hypertension; adherence; specialist-led clinics; blood pressure control; kumasi; Ghana

Abstract

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How to Cite

Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication in a Specialist Led- Hypertension Clinic in Sub-Saharan Africa. (2021). Global Journal of Medical Research, 21(F5), 41-49. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/2504

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Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication in a Specialist Led- Hypertension Clinic in Sub-Saharan Africa

Published

2021-07-26

How to Cite

Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication in a Specialist Led- Hypertension Clinic in Sub-Saharan Africa. (2021). Global Journal of Medical Research, 21(F5), 41-49. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/2504