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The use of telehealth technology for lifestyle modification among patients with hypertension in Nigeria and Ghana.

Chidiebere Peter Echieh, Bolade Folasade Dele-Ojo, Tijani Idris Ahmad Oseni, Paa-Kwesi Blankson, Fiifi Duodu, Bamidele O Tayo, Biodun Sulyman Alabi, Daniel F Sarpong, Mary Amoakoh-Coleman, Vincent Boima and 1 more

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Chidiebere Peter EchiehClinical Translational Science, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Bolade Folasade Dele-OjoDivision of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Tijani Idris Ahmad OseniDepartment of Family Medicine, Edo State University, Uzairue, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5301-1983
Paa-Kwesi BlanksonDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School, University of Ghana/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
Fiifi DuoduDepartment of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
Bamidele O TayoDepartment of Public Health Sciences, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA.
Biodun Sulyman AlabiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Daniel F SarpongDepartment of General Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Mary Amoakoh-ColemanDepartment of Epidemiology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra-Ghana.
Vincent BoimaUniversity of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Gbenga OgedegbeDepartment of Population Health, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.

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Stroke and Cardiovascular Research Training (SCaRT) InstituteD43TW009140 · FIC · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI ADANU, RICHARD M K, ALABI, SULYMAN BIODUN · 2011 to 2023
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Introduction: Sedentary lifestyle and consumption of an unhealthy diet are significantly associated with hypertension in Nigeria and Ghana. Increasing the uptake of physical activity and diet rich in fruits and vegetables has been a challenge in the region. This study aimed at assessing the effect of a mobile health intervention (mhealth) on physical activity, and fruits and vegetables intake in patients with hypertension in Nigeria and Ghana. Methods: The study was a quasi-experimental study conducted in Mamprobi Hospital (MH) in Ghana, and State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in Nigeria. One hundred and sixteen consenting adult patients with hypertension were consecutively recruited and given regular reminders on physical activity and intake of fruits and vegetables via mobile app (mnotify Results: A total of 116 (53 from Ghana and 63 from Nigeria) patients with hypertension participated in the study. Respondents had a mean age of 61.0 ± 9.1 years, and were mostly females (64.7%). There was an increase in the level of physical activity which was significant by the third month ( Conclusion: The study found the use of telehealth as an effective tool for the delivery of adjunct therapy for lifestyle modification in the management of hypertension in Nigeria and Ghana. It is therefore recommended that telehealth be incorporated into the management of hypertension and other chronic diseases for better health outcome.

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dietfruitslifestyle modificationmHealthphysical activityvegetables

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