Fig. 3From: Capacity and site readiness for hypertension control program implementation in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria: a cross-sectional studyHypertension Treatment Cascade by Council Area. Steps within the hypertension treatment cascade are shown along the x-axis, including screening, diagnosis, confirmation, treatment at initial diagnosis and at follow-up, monitoring and long-term continued care services. The proportion of primary healthcare centers within each area council who self-reported providing these services are shown by bars. Diagnosis: high blood pressure (> 140/90 mmHg) after measuring two or three times at 1–2 min intervals preceded by 3–5 min rest. Confirmation: defined as persistent high blood pressures (> 140/90 mmHg) after two or three clinic visits at 1–4 weeks intervals. Dispense initial treatment: occurs at the first visit, when a patient who has been confirmed as hypertensive is given the first 1-month course of treatment. Dispense follow-up treatment: occurs during routine monthly follow-up visit. Long term care: follow-up of patient’s treatment over several months to yearsBack to article page