Publications by authors named "Abdallahi Sidi Aly"
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- * A post hoc analysis explored the drug samples and packaging, discovering that captopril's dosage was significantly affected by the type of blister packaging used, specifically in terms of humidity protection.
- * The study emphasizes the importance of proper packaging materials to ensure drug quality and mitigate risks related to exposure and circulation of medications in those countries.
Poor adherence to medication and salt restriction as a barrier to reaching blood pressure control in patients with hypertension: Cross-sectional study from 12 sub-Saharan countries.
Diane Macquart de Terline Kouadio Euloge Kramoh Ibrahima Bara Diop Carol Nhavoto Dadhi M Balde Abdallahi Sidi Aly
Arch Cardiovasc Dis
September 2020
Background: Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a rising burden of hypertension. Antihypertensive medications and diet are the cornerstone of effective hypertension control.
Aims: To assess adherence to medication and salt restriction in 12 sub-Saharan countries, and to study the relationship between adherence and blood pressure control in patients with hypertension.
Objective: Hypertension results in more deaths than any other risk factor and has been on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa over the past few decades. Generic drugs have helped improve accessibility and affordability of antihypertensive therapy in developing countries. However, assessment of quality standards of these products is important.
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- A study was conducted to assess the quality of seven common cardiovascular medications across ten Sub-Saharan African countries, focusing on the risks of poor quality and counterfeit drugs.
- The research involved collecting 3,468 samples from both licensed pharmacies and unlicensed street markets between 2012 and 2014, using advanced laboratory methods to analyze the active ingredients.
- The findings revealed that 16.3% of tested samples were of poor quality, with significantly higher rates observed in certain drugs and those produced in Asia, particularly in street markets where the rate soared to 50%.