This study evidenced the limitations and potential use of portable devices in screening patients for SDB. Additional research should evaluate the accuracy of devices when used at home.

six months before the date of data collection. Respondents identified lack of knowledge about NCDs, low physical activity and exercise, cost and unavailability of drugs, poor habit of regular checkup, preference to traditional treatments for NCDs, the need for specialized care at hospitals, lack of early diagnosis and prompt treatment and concern about the side effects of the drugs to be taken over a longer or life long period as the main barriers to healthy lifestyle and NCD related facility based service seeking.Interpretation: A community-based health education program through the existing Urban Health Extension Professionals would be a practical way to increase the level of awareness about NCD within the communities. Mass media should be used for promotion of NCD prevention and control and focus on the benefits of healthy diet, physical exercises, and regular health check-ups, and the harmful effects of alcohol, cigarette smoking, and use of addictive substances.Source of Funding: USAID through JSI/SEUHP. Abstract #: 1.005_NCD