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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
environmental science
Hypertension, diabetes mellitus and task shifting in their management in sub-Saharan Africa
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 7, No. 2, Year 2010
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Description
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. © 2010 by the authors; licensee Molecular Diversity Preservation International.
Authors & Co-Authors
Lekoubou, Alain L.
Cameroon, Yaounde
Université de Yaoundé I
France, Lyon
Hopital Neurologique et Neurochirurgical Pierre Wertheimer
Awah, Paschal Kum
Cameroon, Yaounde
Université de Yaoundé I
Fézeu, Léopold K.
France, Bobigny
French Institute of Health and Medical Research
Sobngwi, Eugène
Cameroon, Yaounde
Université de Yaoundé I
Kengne, Andre-Pascal Pascal
Australia, Sydney
The University of Sydney
Statistics
Citations: 141
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.3390/ijerph7020353
e-ISSN:
16604601
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Noncommunicable Diseases