Improving blood pressure control in rural South Africa
Implementation of a Combination Intervention for Sustainable Blood Pressure Control in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (IMPACT-BP)
This study is looking at ways to help people in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, better manage their high blood pressure, which can lead to serious health issues like strokes and heart disease, by finding out what challenges they face and how to improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kwazulu-Natal Research Institute Tb-HIV NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durban, SOUTH AFRICA) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906031 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing uncontrolled hypertension, a major risk factor for stroke and heart disease, in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It aims to implement a combination of innovative and cost-effective interventions to improve hypertension care and management in a resource-limited setting. The study involves mixed-methods approaches, including qualitative interviews with patients and healthcare professionals, to identify barriers to effective hypertension care and develop best practices for implementation. By enhancing patient self-efficacy and addressing structural barriers, the research seeks to increase the number of individuals receiving effective treatment for hypertension.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 18 years old living in rural KwaZulu-Natal with uncontrolled hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients who are already effectively managing their hypertension or those living outside the targeted rural areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of stroke and heart disease by improving blood pressure management in rural populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing similar interventions for hypertension control in other resource-limited settings, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this study.
Where this research is happening
Durban, SOUTH AFRICA
- Kwazulu-Natal Research Institute Tb-HIV — Durban, South Africa (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Siedner, Mark J — Kwazulu-Natal Research Institute Tb-HIV
- Study coordinator: Siedner, Mark J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.