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DEMO CON 2026 - NeuCitePress Biomedical Research Conference

Jun 20 – 22, 2026
India International Centre, New Delhi
Asia/Kolkata timezone

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Oral Session 3: Public Health & Clinical Trials

OS3
Jun 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
India International Centre, New Delhi

India International Centre, New Delhi

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  1. 10. Community Health Worker-Led Hypertension Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
    Chukwuma Okafor (University of Lagos College of Medicine, Nigeria)
    Oral Presentation

    Background: Hypertension affects 200M+ adults in sub-Saharan Africa, control rates below 10%.

    Objective: Evaluate CHW-led task-shifting for hypertension management in Nigeria and Ghana.

    Methods: Cluster-RCT, 42 centers, 3,847 patients, 18 months. CHW-led BP monitoring, adherence counseling, lifestyle coaching.

    Results: SBP reduction 12.4 vs 4.2 mmHg (p<0.001). Control rates 42.1% vs 18.7%...

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