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ArticleJMIR research protocols2022

Generation of Cascades of Care for Diabetes and Hypertension Care Continuum in Cambodia: Protocol for a Population-Based Survey Protocol.

Vannarath Te, Edwin Wouters, Veerle Buffel, Wim Van Damme, Josefien van Olmen, Por Ir

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Vannarath TeHealth Policy and Systems Research Unit, National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2059-3283
Edwin WoutersCenter for Longitudinal & Life Course Studies, Department of Sociology, The University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2268-3829
Veerle BuffelCenter for Longitudinal & Life Course Studies, Department of Sociology, The University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6602-9525
Wim Van DammeHealth Policy Unit, Department of Public Health, Institute of Tropical Medicine (Antwerp), Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6344-3007
Josefien van OlmenQuality of Integrated Care, Spearhead Research Public Health & Primary Care, The University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9724-1887
Por IrHealth Policy and Systems Research Unit, National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3493-2749

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backgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) were accountable for 24% of the total deaths in Cambodia, one of the low- and middle-income countries, where primary health care (PHC) settings generally do not perform well in the early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of leading risk factors for CVDs, that is, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and hypertension (HT). Integrated care for T2D and HT in the Cambodian PHC system remains limited, with more than two-thirds of the population never having had their blood glucose measured and more than half of the population with T2D having not received treatment, with only few of them achieving recommended treatment targets. With regard to care for T2D and HT in the public health care system, 3 care models are being scaled up, including (1) a hospital-based model, (2) a health center-based model, and (3) a community-based model. These 3 care models are implemented in isolation with relatively little interaction between each other. The question arises as to what extent the 3 care models have performed in providing care to patients with T2D or HT or both in Cambodia.

objectiveThis protocol aims to show how to use primary data from a population-based survey to generate data for the cascades of care to assess the continuum of care for T2D and HT across different care models.

methodsWe adapt the HIV test-treat-retain cascade of care to assess the continuum of care for patients living with T2D and HT. The cascade-of-care approach outlines the sequential steps in long-term care: testing, diagnosis, linkage with care, retention in care, adherence to treatment, and reaching treatment targets. Five operational districts (ODs) in different provinces will be purposefully selected out of 103 ODs across the country. The population-based survey will follow a multistage stratified random cluster sampling, with expected recruitment of 5280 eligible individuals aged 40 and over as the total sample size. Data collection process will follow the STEPS (STEPwise approach to NCD risk factor surveillance) survey approach, with modification of the sequence of the steps to adapt the data collection to the study context. Data collection involves 3 main steps: (1) structured interviews with questionnaires, (2) anthropometric measurements, and (3) biochemical measurements.

resultsAs of December 2021, the recruitment process was completed, with 5072 eligible individuals participating in the data collection; however, data analysis is pending. Results are expected to be fully available in mid-2022.

conclusionsThe cascade of care will allow us to identify leakages in the system as well as the unmet need for care. Identifying gaps in the health system is vital to improve efficiency and effectiveness of its performance. This study protocol and its expected results will help implementers and policy makers to assess scale-up and adapt strategies for T2D and HT care in Cambodia.

trial registrationInternational Standard Randomised Controlled Trials Number (ISRCTN) registry ISRCTN41932064; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN41932064. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/36747.

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