Hypertension and diabetes patients' perspective of challenges and their coping mechanisms in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda - a qualitative study.

: In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of non-communicable diseases is steadily rising amidst a high prevalence of communicable diseases stretching the healthcare system. This study explored hypertension and diabetes patients' perspective of challenges and their coping mechanisms in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda. : This descriptive qualitative study involved four focus group discussions with 26 patients at four selected health facilities.

Drivers of cardiovascular disease risk factors in slums in Kampala, Uganda: a qualitative study.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are increasing in many sub-Saharan African countries and disproportionately affecting communities in urban slums. Despite this, the contextual factors that influence CVD risk among slum communities have not been fully documented to guide interventions to prevent and control the disease.

Objective: This study explored the drivers of CVD risk factors in slums in Kampala, Uganda.