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The social determinants of chronic disease management: perspectives of elderly patients with hypertension from low socio-economic background in Singapore
Tan, Sok Teng; Quek, Rina Yu Chin; Haldane, Victoria; Koh, Joel Jun Kai; Han, Emeline Kai Lin; Ong, Suan Ee; Chuah, Fiona Leh Hoon; Legido-Quigley, Helena (2019-01-03)
Background: In Singapore, the burden of hypertension disproportionately falls on the elderly population of low socio-economic status. Despite availability of effective treatment, studies have shown high prevalence of sub-optimal blood pressure control in this group. Poor hypertension management can be attributed to a number of personal factors including awareness, management skills and overall adherence to treatment. However, these factors are also closely linked to a broader range of community and policy factors. This paper explores the perceived ...