Publications by authors named "Nolita Dolcy Saldanha"
JAMA Netw Open
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- - Hypertension causes over 1.6 million deaths annually in India, with many people unaware of their condition or not getting proper treatment; better policies are needed that reflect what the population wants from primary care services.
- - A study was conducted in urban Bengaluru and rural Kolar districts to understand public preferences for hypertension care by surveying adults diagnosed with the condition; about 78% of those approached agreed to participate.
- - Results show that individuals with hypertension prefer careful clinical assessments and positive interactions with staff, highlighting specific attributes that should be prioritized in healthcare services for better management of the disease.
