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Table 1 Components of intervention to improve primary care hypertensive and diabetic management in Bombali district, Sierra Leone

From: Adapting and implementing training, guidelines and treatment cards to improve primary care-based hypertension and diabetes management in a fragile context: results of a feasibility study in Sierra Leone

Training

- 35 CHOs were trained in group sizes of 10–20. The majority completed 4 out of 4 training modules, held on separate days and spread out over several months

- 1 day for Midwives, SECHNs, MCH Aides

Equipment and materials

- Digital BP machine, glucometer, desktop guides, education picture card, eye test and BMI charts, and treatment cards

Mentorship

- Doctor and CHO mentoring visits to each CHC reviewing challenges, treatment cards, and clinical scenarios

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BMC Public Health

ISSN: 1471-2458

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