ICMR-NIE, DPH to start peer support programme to tackle diabetes, high BP in TN
New Indian ExpressCHENNAI: To enhance control of hypertension and diabetes, the ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology and the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine have decided to implement a peer support group programme at the community level, in line with the efforts of Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam. According to Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Dr T S Selvavinayagam, the ICMR and DPH jointly conducted a community-based survey to document baseline levels and assess the effectiveness of this strategy among 4,206 people with hypertension and diabetes. To improve the control rate of hypertension and diabetes among treated patients further community-based interventions, such as patient support groups, to enhance healthy lifestyle practices, compliance to treatment and control is essential. An endline survey will be conducted after 12 months to assess the effectiveness of the PSG programme and evaluate control rates, the DPH said.
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