Assessment the awareness toward hypertension and diabetes mellitus: Syrian cross sectional study

Review Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Lessons Learned From 10 Years of Preschool Intervention for Health Promotion JACC State-of-the-Art Review

Gloria Santos-Beneit et al.

Summary: This article summarizes the 10-year experience of implementing cardiovascular health promotion programs in preschool settings in three countries, and discusses the key factors for achieving sustained lifestyle changes.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY (2022)

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Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension, diabetes and hypercholesterolemia, and associated risk factors in the Czech Republic, Russia, Poland and Lithuania: a cross-sectional study

Wentian Lu et al.

Summary: The prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia is high but the control rates are low in the Czech Republic, Russia, Poland, and Lithuania. Age, gender, education, obesity, and alcohol consumption are common risk factors for these chronic conditions.

BMC PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension and Diabetes: Results From Two State-Wide STEPS Survey in Punjab and Haryana, India

J. S. Thakur et al.

Summary: Hypertension and diabetes are major public health problems in certain states of India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana, with low rates of awareness, treatment, and control. The study found that family history is associated with the awareness, treatment, and control of blood glucose and blood pressure levels.

FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Article Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Effects of a comprehensive lifestyle intervention on cardiovascular health: the TANSNIP-PESA trial

Ines Garcia-Lunar et al.

Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of a 3-year worksite lifestyle intervention on cardiovascular metrics and found that the intervention was associated with significant improvement in cardiovascular health and behavioral metrics in middle-aged asymptomatic adults. However, the effectiveness of the intervention decreased after 1 year as the intensity of the intervention was reduced. The baseline subclinical atherosclerosis level also influenced the effectiveness of the intervention.

EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

What Is or What Is Not a Risk Factor for Arterial Hypertension? Not Hamlet, but Medical Students Answer That Question

Tomasz Sobierajski et al.

Summary: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. The prevention of hypertension relies on social awareness of its causes, in which medical personnel play a crucial role. A study conducted among medical students found that while their knowledge of classical risk factors for hypertension was extensive, their understanding of non-classical risk factors was insufficient.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Article Peripheral Vascular Disease

The capacity of primary health care centers in Jordan to manage hypertension: areas for improvement

Omar Al-Hadeethi et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess the capacity of PHC centers in Jordan to manage hypertension and identified areas for improvement in human resources, equipment, infrastructure, and educational materials.

JOURNAL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION (2022)

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Article Peripheral Vascular Disease

Results of a project to calibrate mercury sphygmomanometer blood pressure-measuring devices in Egypt

Soliman Ghareeb et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the accuracy of mercury sphygmomanometer BP-measuring devices in public hospitals in Cairo, Egypt, and found that most of the devices are neglected and not checked regularly for errors. Measures should be taken to gradually replace failed devices with new, well-calibrated devices.

JOURNAL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION (2021)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Outpatient cardiovascular diseases and diabetes medicines dispensing in the population with government health insurance in Syria between 2018 and 2019: a retrospective analysis

Saleh Aljadeeah et al.

Summary: This study investigated the patterns and rates of dispensing medicines for CVDs and diabetes among patients with government health insurance in Syria. It found lower dispensing rates for females and some regions facing political and geographical challenges resulting in limited access to medicines. Efforts are needed to raise awareness about prevention and management of CVDs and diabetes, especially among females, and to address the barriers to access medicines caused by conflicts in certain regions of Syria.

BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Clinical outcomes in a primary-level non-communicable disease programme for Syrian refugees and the host population in Jordan: A cohort analysis using routine data

Eimhin Ansbro et al.

Summary: This study evaluated a primary-level NCD program provided by MSF in Jordan, showing good clinical outcomes in the management of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease. The probability of achieving treatment targets and experiencing treatment interruption varied with program maturation and patient length of time in the program. Routine clinic data can be useful for monitoring and evaluating complex programs in unstable humanitarian settings.

PLOS MEDICINE (2021)

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Assessment of the level of knowledge, awareness and management of hypertension and diabetes among adults in Imo and Kaduna states, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Jennifer Anyanti et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess the awareness, knowledge, attitude, and practices related to hypertension and diabetes among adults aged 35 years and above in selected communities in Imo and Kaduna states, Nigeria. The results showed a high awareness rate of hypertension and diabetes, but unhealthy lifestyle practices and irregular screening were still prevalent among the respondents. Knowledge levels of hypertension and diabetes were found to be associated with physical activity and education levels of the participants.

BMJ OPEN (2021)

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