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Feasibility study of a targeted self-management intervention for reducing stroke risk factors in a high-risk population in Uganda
Stroke remains a global concern due to increasing lifespan, patterns of industrialization, adoption of harmful western diets, and an increasing prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. We investigated an adopted novel self-management intervention, TargetEd mAnageMent Intervention (TEAM) to reduce modifiable stroke risk factors in Uganda.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - January 4, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Mark Kaddumukasa, Jane Nakibuuka, Levicatus Mugenyi, Olivia Namusoke, Bryan Kabaala, Carol Blixen, Elly Katabira, Anthony Furlan, Martha Sajatovic, Doreen Birungi Source Type: research

Endocrine Disruptors and Health Effects in Africa: A Call for Action
Conclusion: To address the many challenges posed by EDCs, we argue that Africans should take the lead in prioritization and evaluation of environmental hazards, including EDCs. We recommend the institution of education and training programs for chemical users, adoption of the precautionary principle, establishment of biomonitoring programs, and funding of community-based epidemiology and wildlife research programs led and funded by African institutes and private companies. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP1774 Received: 16 February 2017 Revised: 22 May 2017 Accepted: 24 May 2017 Published: 22 August 2017 Address correspond...
Source: EHP Research - August 23, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Primordial Prevention of Stroke: Identifying the Determinants of Hypertension in Urban Uganda (P3.338)
Conclusions: Primordial interventions at the population and individual levels are needed to address the determinants of hypertension identified in this study. Reducing the prevalence of hypertension will have a major impact on the growing burden of stroke in Uganda and SSA. Study Supported by: NIH Fogarty International CenterDisclosure: Dr. Chin has nothing to disclose. Dr. Twinobuhungiro has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Chin, J., Twinobuhungiro, A. Tags: Neuroepidemiology: Global Health, Neuro Trauma, and CNS Inflammation Source Type: research

Determinants of hypertension in a young adult Ugandan population in epidemiological transition—the MEPI-CVD survey
Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of high blood pressure in this young periurban population of Uganda with sub-optimal diagnosis and control. There is previously undocumented high rate of treatment, a unique finding that may be exploited to drive efforts to control hypertension. Specific programs for early diagnosis and treatment of hypertension among the young should be developed to improve control of hypertension. The relationship between HIV infection and blood pressure requires further clarification by longitudinal studies.
Source: BMC Public Health - August 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: James KayimaJoaniter NankabirwaIsaac SinabulyaJane NakibuukaXiaofeng ZhuMahboob RahmanChristopher LongeneckerAchilles KatambaHarriet Mayanja-KizzaMoses Kamya Source Type: research