Darabu Sakina

Strategies for Managing Prehypertension in Adults in Kisangani: Adaptations to Limited Resources and Strengthening Primary Care in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Ossinga Bassandja, Kayembe Tshilumba, Losimba Likwela, Ngandu Wa Ngandu, Kalaki Koposi, Darabu Sakina, Atoba Bokele, Jakwonga Moro, Kingombe Museme, Issa Yakusu & Batina Agasa · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Prehypertension (PHTN) is widely recognised as a public health problem due to its high prevalence and its role in increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and established hypertension (HTN). PHTN represents a major public health challenge in Africa, with prevalence ranging f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1313

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Prehypertension among the People Residing in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo

Ossinga Bassandja, Kayembe Tshilumba, Ngandu Wa Ngandu, Atoba Bokele, Jakwonga Moro, Kingombe Museme, Issa Yakusu, Komanda Likwekwe Isaac, Osinga Bonyoma, Ngandru Kiza, Tshingombo Muyaya, Bena Kayembe, Darabu Sakina, Ekili Molisho, Wiyaka Etuka, Omana Ndjadi, Balimo Limbele, Akuku Bambuse, Gelengi Mbongo, Bima Mopilangete, Kalaki Koposi, Buse Molisho & Batina Agasa · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Prehypertension (PHTN) is a public health issue in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the population of Kisangani regarding this condition. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1314