Hypertension outcomes in a fragile setting: predictors of blood pressure reduction and control in the Central African Republic
In Bangui, structured hypertension care proved feasible and led to significant BP reductions, although target control rates remained low, particularly in patients with diabetes and CKD. Strengthening follow-up and access to tailored treatment could improve outcomes in this fragile setting.
Authors
- Pierre Somsé
- Fausto Ciccacci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0262-707X)
- Sandro Petrolati
- Stefano Orlando (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9706-4075)
- Anna Maria Doro Altan
- Giovanni Guidotti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8462-2901)
- Boris Tchenebou
- Kevine Iffio
- Gabriella Bortolot
Institutions
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- ASL Roma (IT)
- University of Bangui (CF)
- Presidio Ospedaliero (IT)
- IRCCS San Camillo Hospital (IT)
- Link Campus University (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1664189
- Primary Topic
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00