scholarly journals Prevalence of hypertension in a rural community of coastal Karnataka: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2774
Author(s):  
Trapti Saxena ◽  
Rajeev K. H.
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Hypertension is major risk factor for CVDs and its complications account for 9.4 million deaths worldwide every year. Hypertension itself is responsible for about 45% and 51% deaths due to heart disease and stroke respectively. Hypertension is a major public health concern in India both in urban and rural areas and it is increasing at an alarming rate in rural population. Because of inadequate access to health care facilities at rural areas, the early screening and treatment of hypertension is not done regularly, so we conducted this study. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension in a rural community of coastal Karnataka.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted at rural field practice area of Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences. Sample size was 300 and convenient sampling method used. Data was collected visiting homes and blood pressure measured with mercury sphygmomanometer by. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: Among 300 participants, 45% and 55% were males and females respectively and mean age of the participants was 50.6±15.4 years. The overall prevalence of hypertension among them was 18% and the proportion of hypertension was more among males, people aged >45 years and illiterates.Conclusions: Our study shows that, hypertension has seeped into rural population also which was a concern of the urban population earlier. New cases of hypertension diagnosed were also more which indirectly indicates, most people are not aware of their blood pressure and importance of regular monitoring of blood pressure. So, doing regular screening and creation of awareness at rural areas will help in reducing the morbidity and mortality due to hypertension and its complications. 

scholarly journals Prevalence of hypertension in a rural community of North Kerala, India: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satheesh B. C. ◽  
Mohammad Iliyas C.
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Early Screening ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Background: Hypertension is major risk factor for CVDs and its complications account for 9.4 million deaths worldwide every year. Hypertension itself is responsible for about 45% and 51% deaths due to heart disease and stroke respectively. Hypertension is a major public health concern in India both in urban and rural areas and it is increasing at an alarming rate in rural population. Because of inadequate access to health care facilities at rural areas, the early screening and treatment of hypertension is not done regularly, so we conducted this study. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of hypertension in a rural community of North Kerala.Methods:A community based cross sectional study was conducted at rural field practice area of Kannur Medical College, Kannur. Sample size was 151 and convenient sampling method used. Data was collected visiting homes and blood pressure measured with mercury sphygmomanometer by. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: Among 152 participants, 52.3% and 47.7% were females and males respectively and mean age of the participants was 51.01±15.25 years. The overall prevalence of hypertension among them was 18.5% and the proportion of hypertension was more among the age group of 60-69 years (39.3%).Conclusions:Our study shows that hypertension is not only a concern of the urban population, but also important issue in rural areas. Newly diagnosed cases are more which indicates, people are not aware about importance of regular screening. Since screening helps in early detection, so strengthening of health facilities and creation of awareness at rural levels will reduce the morbidity and mortality due to hypertension and its complications. 

scholarly journals Prevalence of hypertension and selected factors associated to hypertension in a rural area of South Karnataka: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 3186
Author(s):  
Dharaneesh Prasad S. ◽  
Rajeev K. H.
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for CVDs and its complications which account for 9.4 million deaths worldwide every year. Hypertension itself responsible for about 45% and 51% deaths due to heart disease and stroke respectively. It is a major public health problem in India both in urban and rural areas and is increasing at an alarming rate in rural population now days. Because of lack of access to health care facilities at rural areas, the early screening and treatment of hypertension is not done regularly, so we conducted this study. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension in a rural community of South Karnataka.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted at rural field practice area of a private medical college in Bengaluru. Sample size was 380 and convenient sampling method used. Data was collected by visiting homes and blood pressure measured with mercury sphygmomanometer. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: Among 380 participants, 58.4% and 41.6% were males and females respectively. The overall prevalence of hypertension among them was 22.6%, newly diagnosed cases were 7.1% and the proportion of hypertension was more among the age group of 50-59 years (40.7%).Conclusions: Our study shows that hypertension has creeped into the rural areas also and creating a huge health problem for the community. Newly diagnosed cases are also high which shows that most of the people are not aware of their blood pressure and importance of regular monitoring of blood pressure. Since screening helps in early detection, so strengthening of health facilities and creation of awareness at rural levels will reduce the morbidity and mortality due to hypertension and its complications.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF PREMATURE EJACULATION AND ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND THEIR ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG URBAN AND RURAL POPULATION OF MALAYSIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 86-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Rohaizat Hassan ◽  
Mohd Fadhli Samsuri ◽  
Shamsul Azhar Shah ◽  
Nazarudin Safian ◽  
Zulkifli Md Zainuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Premature Ejaculation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with of Premature Ejaculation &Erectile Dysfunctionamong Malaysian men. A cross-sectional study was conducted in urban and rural areas using standardized and validated self-administered questionnaires. A total of 319 samples were recruited for PE screening. The overall prevalence of PE was 31.7% with 20.7% and 40.8% for urban and rural area respectively. Depression, anxiety and frequent masturbation were significantly associated with PE. While For ED, infrequent sexual intercourse was the sole factor significantly associated with ED.PE and ED were highly prevalent in both urban and rural areas; with several significant preventable associated factors.

scholarly journals Association of neck circumference and hypertension among adults in a rural community Thailand: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0256260
Author(s):  
Panuwat Soitong ◽  
Saowaluck Jangjaicharoen ◽  
Apisit Kaewsanit ◽  
Parinya Mali ◽  
Yada Viriyakhaikul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Central Area ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Neck Circumference ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction Hypertension (HT) is a major non-communicable disease worldwide and a growing global public health problem. Although several studies have investigated the independent associations of neck circumference (NC) and hypertension, no such studies have been conducted among the Thai population. Aim This study aims to identify risk factors associated with hypertension, which may be used to predict HT among asymptomatic adults residing in a remote rural community in central Thailand. Method 1,084 adults were included in this community-based cross-sectional study by a population-based total survey. The participants were included those who had been living in 6 villages in the rural community in the central area of Thailand. Anthropometric information, NC, body composition indexes such as waist circumference and blood pressure were measured. Logistic regression models were fitted to calculate the multi-variable adjusted prevalence and the association of NC with HT. Result The prevalence of HT among adults in the rural community was 27.7% (95% CI: 25.0–30.3). Of the 300 adults with HT, 164 participants (54.7%) were found within the unawareness HT category. We found that associated factors with HT were included larger neck circumference both continuous and categorical (≥ 37.5 in male, ≥ 32.5 in female), pre-existing diabetes mellitus, male, and higher body mass index. Conclusion Almost one-third of participants in the remote rural areas presented hypertension. NC was associated with HT independent from other risk factors. NC is a simple and useful anthropometric index to identify HT in rural Thai adults.

scholarly journals A comparative study on the adherence to anti-hypertensive medications in urban and rural areas of Hubballi

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pratibha Rao Katapadi ◽  
Dattatreya D. Bant
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Antihypertensive Drugs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Antihypertensive Medications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients

Background: Hypertension is a significant public health issue worldwide and can have deleterious effects on the health when it is not under control. Adherence to antihypertensive medications is thus necessary for better control of blood pressure and to reduce the risk of complications. There are various factors which support or hinder the patient’s adherence to anti- hypertensive treatment. Thus this study was done to reflect the factors influencing the adherence to antihypertensive drugs among urban and rural population.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted in urban and rural field practice areas of Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection among the known hypertensive patients. The data was entered in Microsoft Excel and analysed using SPSS software.Results: Most of the hypertensive patients were aged 45 and above (89.5%). A total of 73.5% of the participants were adherent to antihypertensive medications and adherence was more among urban (76%) as compared to rural population (71%). Knowledge regarding complications of uncontrolled hypertension was the major factor for adherence in both the areas. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure was controlled in patients who were adherent.Conclusions: There is a higher level of adherence to antihypertensive medications in urban population as compared to rural population of Hubballi. The findings suggest patient factors, clinical factors and socio-demographic factors play an important role in determining the adherence to the medication.

scholarly journals Cross-sectional study of cardiovascular disease awareness and therapy management among hypertensive patients in rural areas in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh State

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6855-6859
Author(s):  
Ismail Y ◽  
Haja Nazeer Ahamed ◽  
Vijaya Vara Prasad M ◽  
Vadivelan Ramachandran
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Portal System ◽  
Training Procedure ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Therapy Management

Recent Indian study protocol designed for the supervision of cardiovascular disease instructed as well as better therapeutic achievement underneath the accustomed cardiovascular disease inhabitants. After all, a few people (25%) of heart-related problems inhabitants being conscious, 80% of the people were treated; besides just 20% were composed. This study was conducted as a cross-sectional study laminated arbitrary examine and inspected during the period of 4th Mar 2017 to 3rd July 2017 in the form of order. The model framework was put up pedestal scheduled, the portal system of the area inhabitants record as of inhabitants in the sequence of Nellore. Analytical clue, hypertension situation, and way of life behavior of the contributors were revealed. Hereby observed hypertension occurrence, consciousness, therapy, management, and drugs. The study appearance 57.2% of observed inhabitants to exist confidential the same as blood pressure living being conscious of their earlier analysis of blood pressure. This deliberation has been observed as a laminated casual inspect characterizing the Indian developed inhabitants in city areas of Nellore, India. As well as-discussed training procedure was attended with employing a definitive covenant and tool and makes certain the superiority of the fact compilation agenda. This hypertension wellbeing control can be taught the communal base and it prevents the public from cardiovascular disease avoidance plan may be effectual and humanizing to manage the blood pressure.

scholarly journals The study of epidemiological correlates of hypertension among the rural population of Mehsana district of North Gujarat region, India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilesh Thakor ◽  
Pankaj B. Nimbalkar ◽  
Maulik D. Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Class ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Gender ◽  
North Gujarat

Background: The changing lifestyle factors in rural population are associated with increase in hypertension. Objective was to find out the epidemiological correlates of hypertension among the rural population.Methods: This was cross sectional study and conducted in rural areas of Mehsana district of Gujarat during January 2019 to June 2019. People living rural areas were selected by stratified random sampling. They were screened for hypertension by JNC VII criteria using sphygmomanometer and detailed personal, past and family history was taken after written and informed consent. Data was entered in Microsoft excel and analysis was done using SPSS statistical package.Results: Out of total 602 subjects, 93 (15.4%) were hypertensive. Out of total 93 hypertensive subjects, 50 (53.8%) were females. A blood pressure category and gender difference were not statically significant (p=0.89). Out of 93 hypertensive subjects, 42 (45.2%) subjects were in the age group of ≥60 years. The difference between age groups and blood pressure category was significant (p<0.0001). Out of 93 hypertensive subjects’ majority 85 (91.4%) had negative tobacco history while only 8 (8.6%) consumed tobacco in any form. The tobacco history and blood pressure category were not significantly associated (p=0.211). Out of total 93 hypertensive subjects, 54 (58.1%) subjects were (≥25) body mass index (BMI). Categories of BMI and hypertension were extremely significantly associated (p<0.0001).Conclusions: Hypertension is significantly associated with age, socio economic class and BMI.  

scholarly journals Prevalence of frailty in rural community-dwelling older adults in Kegalle district of Sri Lanka: a population-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e026314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhammika Deepani Siriwardhana ◽  
Manuj Chrishantha Weerasinghe ◽  
Greta Rait ◽  
Milena Falcaro ◽  
Shaun Scholes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

ObjectiveOur main objective was to describe the prevalence and associated sociodemographic factors of frailty and pre-frailty in rural community-dwelling older adults in Kegalle district of Sri Lanka.DesignCommunity-based cross-sectional study.SettingThe study was conducted in rural areas of Kegalle district in Sri Lanka.ParticipantsA total of 746 community-dwelling older adults aged ≥60 years were included in the study.ResultsThe prevalence of frailty and pre-frailty in rural Kegalle district was 15.2% (95% CI 12.3% to 18.6%) and 48.5% (95% CI 43.8% to 53.2%), respectively. We found a strong association between age and both frailty and pre-frailty. There were strong associations between longest-held occupation and frailty and education level and pre-frailty.ConclusionsThe prevalence of frailty in this rural Sri Lankan older population was high compared with high-income and upper middle-income countries. The profile of health and social care services in Sri Lanka needs to address frailty and its consequences.

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