Implementation of a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Screening Programme in a Rural African HIV Clinic
Integrated screening programme for risk factors associated with diabetes and hypertension in a HIV treatment clinic in Swaziland
Abstract
The objective of this study is to investigate the feasibility and outcomes of an integrated screening programme for risk factors associated with diabetes and hypertension in a busy HIV treatment clinic in rural Swaziland.
The screening programme identifies patients with risk factors for hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM). Patients with one or more risk factor also had their blood glucose (BG) tested (random or fasting). High readings for BP or BG were referred for follow-up diagnostic tests at their local community health facility.
This research is supported by the Department for International Development’s COMDIS–HSD Programme which is led by the University of Leeds
Citation
McConalogue D, Nxumalo B, Busawala F, Sharp A, Walley J. Implementation of a non-communicable disease (NCD) screening programme in a rural African HIV clinic. HIV/AIDS Res Treat Open J.2017; 4(1): 32-39. doi: 10.17140/HARTOJ-4-125
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