Testing
hypertension, diabetes
BLOOD, HYPERTENSION, DIABETES
Home testing and counseling (HTC) and mobile HTC will be conducted in communities in South Africa. Additional health services, specifically measurement of blood pressure and hemoglobin A1C testing for hypertension and diabetes screening, may be offered to all participants following local screening guidelines. Blood pressure will be measured two or three times, with a rest in-between reading, using an automated cuff and the lowest reading used to refer the participant for further medical care. Hemoglobin A1C will be the measured using a finger-prick specimen. Height and weight will be measured to calculate the body mass index of all participants. If BMI is measured, participants will receive information on maintaining a healthy weight through lifestyle interventions (e.g., diet and exercise). The screening results and referral to local clinics will be provided to participants who choose to engage in additional health screens.