Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and Task Shifting in Their Management in Sub-Saharan Africa

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Alain Lekoubou³  Paschal Awah¹  Leopold Fezeu²  Eugene Sobngwi³ 

[1] Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon; E-Mail:;Department of Nutritional Epidemiology, French Institute of Health and Medical Research, Bobigny, France; E-Mail:;Department of Internal Medicine and Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon; E-Mails:

关键词: chronic diseases;    hypertension;    diabetes;    task shifting;    nurse-led care;    sub-Saharan Africa;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph7020353

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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