Background: Regardless of the development of overt hypertension, prehypertension (PHTN) is a serious health issue that puts participants at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of Health carepro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1225
Introduction : Prehypertension is a major health problem that exposes subjects to increase their risk of cardiovascular disease regardless of progression to overt hypertension. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of prehypertension and to identify its assoc...
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of students of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Kisangani. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken among students of the Faculty of Pharmacy. KAPs on Co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i3246
Ossinga Bassandja, Kayembe Tshilumba, Losimba Likwela, Ngandu Wa Ngandu, Kalaki Koposi, Darabu Sakina, Atoba Bokele, Jakwonga Moro, Kingombe Museme, Issa Yakusu & Batina Agasa·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Prehypertension (PHTN) is widely recognised as a public health problem due to its high prevalence and its role in increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and established hypertension (HTN). PHTN represents a major public health challenge in Africa, with prevalence ranging f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1313
Prehypertension (PHTN) is a public health issue in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the population of Kisangani regarding this condition. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1314