Socio-Demographic Correlates of Hypertension Among Women (15-49years) in Lesotho: A Descriptive Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mapitso Lebuso ◽  
Nicole De Wet-Billings
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Demographic Correlates ◽  
Sociodemographic Correlates ◽  
Care Costs

Abstract Hypertensive disorders are among the leading conditions for severe maternal morbidity across all regions and has a major impact on health care costs. The aim of this study was to determine the sociodemographic correlates of hypertension in Lesotho. Methods: For analysis, women of women of childbearing age (15–49 years) who have ever given birth in the five years preceding the 2014 LDHS. The dependent variable of this study is hypertension. Univariate and bivariate analyses were done. The correlation was tested using Pearson correlation coefficient while binary logistic regression are used to determine sociodemographic correlates of hypertension Results: Results from this study revealed that one out of every five respondents of the study had hypertension and 79.3 % of the respondents were in prehypertension stage. The situation adds to overall future risk of hypertension. About 20% percent who were at stage 2 of hypertension (SBP ≥ 160 (mmHg) or DBP SBP ≥ 100 (mmHg) were either living with a partner or widowed. Higher ages (45–49 years) of women was found to be significantly associated with high blood pressure levels. Conclusion: Chances of being diagnosed with high blood pressure increased with an increase with age of the respondents. Age was found to be most significant sociodemographic correlate of hypertension. To control hypertension programs should also focus on the psychosocial hypertension interventions for Basotho women in the higher risk groups.

scholarly journals Overweight as hypertension risk prediction in bus drivers - doi: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v35i2.9084

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
André De Camargo Smolarek ◽  
Rodolfo André Dellagrana ◽  
Wagner De Campos ◽  
Luis Paulo Gomes Mascarenhas ◽  
Erivelton Fontana de Laat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Excess Weight ◽  
Excess Body Weight ◽  
Risk Markers ◽  
Current Analysis ◽  
Bus Drivers ◽  
Hypertension Risk ◽  
Weight Excess

Blood pressure (BP) has been currently associated with several risk markers in cardiovascular diseases and excess body weight although there is only slight evidence on the association of Body Mass Index (BMI) with BP in bus drivers. Current analysis verified the association of BMI with BP in bus drivers and the risk of individuals with excess weight within the context of high blood pressure. The sample consisted of 75 bus drivers who had their BMI and BP evaluated. Statistical analysis was descriptive and Pearson correlation and odds-ratio were p < 0.05. A significant relationship between BMI and blood pressure, namely, r = 0.438 (p < 0.05) was evident. Individuals with weight excess weight were 4.04 times more likely to have high blood pressure (p < 0.05). Results showed individuals with excess weight were more likely to develop high blood pressure conditions.  

scholarly journals Gambaran Status Gizi Balita Berdasarkan Tingkat Pendidikan dan Pengetahuan Ibu tentang Gizi di Posyandu 1 Dusun Kajeksan Desa Kajeksan Kecamatan Tulangan

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Fitriana Ikhtiarinawati Fajrin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Gestational Hypertension ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Pregnancy Hypertension ◽  
Patient Health

ABSTRAKKehamilan adalah masa dimulai dari hasil konsepsi sampai lahirnya janin dengan lama kehamilan 280 hari (40 minggu atau 9 bulan 7 hari) dihitung dari hari pertama haid terakhir. Hipertensi pada kehamilan adalah hipertensi yang timbul sebelum usia kehamilan 20 minggu tanpa disertai proteinuria. Hipertensi merupakan komplikasi yang disebabkan oleh kondisi lingkungan seperti faktor keturunan, emosi dan pola hidup yang tidak seimbang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penyusunan laporan penelitian ini adalah deskriptif yaitu metode yang dilakukandengan tujuan memberi gambaran tentang suatu keadaan secara obyektif dengan menggunakan studi kasus yaitu perbandingan antara teori dan kasus nyata. Berdasarkan data yang di peroleh dari Dinas Kesehatan Jawa Timur bulan Januari – Juni Tahun 2015 di dapatkan ibu hamil dengan hipertensi 11.056 orang, data dari Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Lamongan sebanyak 143 orang. Data yang diperoleh dari register kunjungan pemeriksaan Antenatal Care (ANC) di PuskesmasSukodadi bulan Januari – Juli Tahun 2015 terdapat 389 orang ibu hamil, di dapatkan 6 orang (1,5%) dengan hipertensi. di BPS Luluk Pusparini, AMd. Keb, didapatkan 2 orang (7,7%) dengan kehamilan hipertensi.Berdasarkan dari hasil pengkajian maka dapat ditegakkan diagnosa yaitu Asuhan Kebidanan pada Ny. “S” Trimester II dengan hipertensi gestasional. Dan dari hasil penelitian ini tidak terdapat kesenjangan antara tinjauan teori dan tinjauan kasus. Diharapkan bagi petugas kesehatan hendaknya dapat mengenali tanda dan gejala hipertensi sehingga dapat melakukan penatalaksanaan dengan baik dan sesuai standart kompetensi.Kata Kunci : Kehamilan, Hipertensi, GestasionalABSTRACTPregnancy is a period started from the conception to the birth in 280 days (40 weeks or 9 months and 7 days) counted from the first day of the last women’s period. Hypertention is a complication caused by many factors like genetics, emotional condition, and unhealthy lifestyle. Hypertension in pregnancy usually occure before 20 weeks of gestational age without any proteinuria. The prevalence of gestational hypertension is quite high in East Java and Kabupaten Lamongan. According to Dinas Kesehatan Jawa Timur, there were 11.056 pregnant women in East Java with hypertension in January-June 2015 while according to Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Lamongan, there were 143 case of gestational hypertension in Lamongan. In addition, at a primary care Puskesmas Sukodadi Lamongan, there were 6 of 389 women (1,5%) observed with gestational hypertension and at a midwifery practise, 2 pregnant women (7,7%) were reported had a high blood pressure. The recent studywas a case study of a pregnant woman with high blood pressure using descriptive analysis method.The results showed that there was no discrepancy between theorethical and practical midwifery care for the patient. Health care providers should be able to recognize the symtomps of gestational hypertention so that it could be treatproperly.Keywords : Pregnancy, Hypertension, Gestational.

scholarly journals Mercury Exposure in Munduruku Indigenous Communities from Brazilian Amazon: Methodological Background and an Overview of the Principal Results

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9222
Author(s):  
Paulo Cesar Basta ◽  
Paulo Victor de Sousa Viana ◽  
Ana Claudia Santiago de Vasconcellos ◽  
André Reynaldo Santos Périssé ◽  
Cristina Barroso Hofer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Brazilian Amazon ◽  
Mercury Exposure ◽  
Mercury Determination ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Hair Samples ◽  
Exposure Levels

The Amazonian indigenous peoples depend on natural resources to live, but human activities’ growing impacts threaten their health and livelihoods. Our objectives were to present the principal results of an integrated and multidisciplinary analysis of the health parameters and assess the mercury (Hg) exposure levels in indigenous populations in the Brazilian Amazon. We carried out a cross-sectional study based on a census of three Munduruku indigenous villages (Sawré Muybu, Poxo Muybu, and Sawré Aboy), located in the Sawré Muybu Indigenous Land, between 29 October and 9 November 2019. The investigation included: (i) sociodemographic characterization of the participants; (ii) health assessment; (iii) genetic polymorphism analysis; (iv) hair mercury determination; and (v) fish mercury determination. We used the logistic regression model with conditional Prevalence Ratio (PR), with the respective 95% confidence intervals (CI95%) to explore factors associated with mercury exposure levels ≥6.0 µg/g. A total of 200 participants were interviewed. Mercury levels (197 hair samples) ranged from 1.4 to 23.9 μg/g, with significant differences between the villages (Kruskal–Wallis test: 19.9; p-value < 0.001). On average, the general prevalence of Hg exposure ≥ 6.0 µg/g was 57.9%. For participants ≥12 years old, the Hg exposure ≥6.0 µg/g showed associated with no regular income (PR: 1.3; CI95%: 1.0–1.8), high blood pressure (PR: 1.6; CI95%: 1.3–2.1) and was more prominent in Sawré Aboy village (PR: 1.8; CI95%: 1.3–2.3). For women of childbearing age, the Hg exposure ≥6.0 µg/g was associated with high blood pressure (PR: 1.9; CI95%: 1.2–2.3), with pregnancy (PR: 1.5; CI95%: 1.0–2.1) and was more prominent among residents in Poxo Muybu (PR: 1.9; CI95%: 1.0–3.4) and Sawré Aboy (PR: 2.5; CI95%: 1.4–4.4) villages. Our findings suggest that chronic mercury exposure causes harmful effects to the studied indigenous communities, especially considering vulnerable groups of the population, such as women of childbearing age. Lastly, we propose to stop the illegal mining in these areas and develop a risk management plan that aims to ensure the health, livelihoods, and human rights of the indigenous people from Amazon Basin.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION AND DETERMINATION OF ITS RISK FACTORS IN KORANGRAPADY, UDUPI DISTRICT, COASTAL KARNATAKA, INDIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 517
Author(s):  
Steffi Veientlena ◽  
Prabu P
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Potential Hazard ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Anthropometric Measures

Objective: Hypertension is a global public health problem that estimates about 4.5% of overall disease burden. It is a general health challenge in economically developing and developed countries. High blood pressure prevalence is increased from 11.2% to 28% (p<0.001) and 23–42.2% in rural and urban area according to the study done in Delhi for about 20 years. It is one of the important risk factors of cardiovascular disease, which is associated with morbidity and mortality. The aim was to identify the significant correlates of hypertension in a rural village in south India. Methods: Data were collected through a door-to-door survey among the residents of the village. Data collected was related to demographics and anthropometric measures. Blood pressure was measured with the help of the medical supervisor. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test for comparison between attributes. The potential hazard factor of hypertension was found by performing binary logistic regression model.Result: Of 299 participants considered for the study, 50 were hypertensive contributing to the overall prevalence of 16.72% with 95% confidence interval of 0.1292–0.2137, in which females have the prevalence rate of 17.8% and males with the prevalence rate of 15.5%. The study outcome identified education level, occupation, and family history of hypertension is the predicted risk factors.Conclusion: The high blood pressure prevalence is low and comparable with the studies conducted in other rural regions of India. More studies are, however, required to decide the appropriation and determinants of hypertension in different parts of this region.

scholarly journals The prevalence of hypertension and influencing factors among the employees of a university hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1725-33
Author(s):  
Seher Kurtul ◽  
Funda Kaya Ak ◽  
Meral Türk
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Hypertension is a serious disease with increasing worldwide prevalence, leading to life-threatening complica- tions. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in a university hospital. The Occupational Health and Safety Unit data concerning the health examinations of employees were used to determine the prevalence of hypertension in a university hospital and to define the relationship between hypertension and sociodemographic and occupational parameters. Logistic regression analyses were performed for the variables having a significant association with high blood pressure. Results: The data generated during the periodic examination of 3,480 (92%) of all employees (3,780) were analyzed. The prevalence of hypertension was 14.8%. The prevalence of hypertension was found to be 13.5%, 13.9%, and 23.7% among physicians, non-physician healthcare personnel and officers respectively. The logistic regression model revealed a statistically significant correlation between hypertension and male gender, age and BMI. Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension was highest among staff members. Special programs would facilitate the diagnosis, control, and prevention of high blood pressure among the high-risk groups, especially men, the elderly and the obese hospital employees. Keywords: Hypertension; hospital; health care worker.

scholarly journals High Blood Pressure Prevalence and Significant Correlates: A Quantitative Analysis from Coastal Karnataka, India

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chythra R. Rao ◽  
Veena G. Kamath ◽  
Avinash Shetty ◽  
Asha Kamath
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Joint National Committee ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
National Committee ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
The Social ◽  
Sociodemographic Correlates ◽  
History Of

Hypertension is a premier risk factor for cardiovascular disease which can be recognized if sought and treated effectively. Effective management of high blood pressure is possible when the magnitude of the problem is identified. So, a cross-sectional community based survey among 1,239 respondents aged ≥30 years was designed to estimate the prevalence and the sociodemographic correlates of hypertension among adults aged ≥30 years. Data was collected by personal interviews, followed by anthropometric and blood pressure measurements. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 11.5. The prevalence of hypertension was 43.3%, with the prevalence being more among males (51.6%) as compared to females (38.9%). Of the total prevalence 23.1% (287) were known cases, and 20.2% (250) were newly detected cases. Based on the seventh report of the Joint National Committee (JNC VII) on high blood pressure, prehypertension was noted among 38.7%. Advancing age, male gender, current diabetic status, central obesity, overweight and obesity as defined by body mass index, and family history of hypertension were identified as significant correlates for hypertension by multivariate logistic regression.

scholarly journals Socio-Demographic Association of Multiple Risk Factors and Their Clustering in Urban Population of Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Dhekra Chebil ◽  
Jihene Maatoug ◽  
Rim Ghammem ◽  
Nawel Zammit ◽  
Sihem Ben Fredj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Simultaneous Occurrence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Diet ◽  
Older Subjects

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and identify factors associated with simultaneous risk factors occurrence (clustering) for chronic diseases among adults. Methods: A cross-sectional population-based study was carried out with 1977 adults in Sousse, Tunisia. The simultaneous occurrence of tobacco smoking, physical inactivity, inadequate or unhealthy diet, obesity, and high blood pressure was assessed. The independent variables were demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Results: Overall, 61% of Tunisian adults had two or more unhealthy risk factors compared to only 11% with none of the five risk factors. Prevalence of risk factors was greater in older subjects, females, married, with lower education, unemployed, and those with high socioeconomic status. Risk factors clustered in multiple combinations. The simultaneous presence of all risk factors was 40% higher of what would be expected by combining the individual prevalence of these risk factors. Physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity, and high blood pressure showed the strongest association among the clusters. Conclusion: Multiple chronic disease risk factors are frequent and occur more often than expected among Tunisian adults, especially women, married, older subjects, with low education and high socioeconomic level. Information on high risk groups will help in planning future preventive strategies.

scholarly journals Work-Related Behaviors and Experience Patterns of Physical Education Teachers According to the Individually Burnout Factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 374
Author(s):  
Ramazan Taşçıoğlu ◽  
Serdar Kocaekşi ◽  
Melih Balyan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Type B ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Academic Year

Teachers who interact directly with people were evaluated one of risk groups of burnout syndrome. The aim of this research was to determine work-related behaviors and experience patterns of physical education teachers and to analyze them according to the individually burnout factors. A total of 179 physical education teachers, 98 (54.7%) males and 81 (45.3%) females who worked during 2012-2013 academic year in İzmir participated in the study. “Work-Related Behavior and Experience Patterns Scale” was used in this study. The data collection was analyzed with reliability analysis, descriptive analysis, Independent Sample t Test, and Pearson correlation. It was found that 10 (5.6%) were in “Type B” exhaustion group, 45 (25.1%) were “Type A” hyper devotion individuals, 33 (18.4%) were in “Type S” heedless attitude group, and 91 (50.8%) were in “Type G” healthy group among the physical education teachers. It was found that work-related behaviors and experience patterns of physical education teachers vary significantly in terms of institution, gender, and marital status at several dimensions. According to correlation analysis results, there was a significant relationship between age, professional experience, and work-related behaviors and experience patterns at several dimensions.

scholarly journals Socio-Demographic Association of Multiple Risk Factors and Their Clustering in Urban Population of Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 52-69
Author(s):  
Dhekra Chebil ◽  
Jihene Maatoug ◽  
Rim Ghammem ◽  
Nawel Zammit ◽  
Sihem Ben Fredj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Simultaneous Occurrence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Diet ◽  
Older Subjects

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and identify factors associated with simultaneous risk factors occurrence (clustering) for chronic diseases among adults. Methods: A cross-sectional population-based study was carried out with 1977 adults in Sousse, Tunisia. The simultaneous occurrence of tobacco smoking, physical inactivity, inadequate or unhealthy diet, obesity, and high blood pressure was assessed. The independent variables were demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Results: Overall, 61% of Tunisian adults had two or more unhealthy risk factors compared to only 11% with none of the five risk factors. Prevalence of risk factors was greater in older subjects, females, married, with lower education, unemployed, and those with high socioeconomic status. Risk factors clustered in multiple combinations. The simultaneous presence of all risk factors was 40% higher of what would be expected by combining the individual prevalence of these risk factors. Physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity, and high blood pressure showed the strongest association among the clusters. Conclusion: Multiple chronic disease risk factors are frequent and occur more often than expected among Tunisian adults, especially women, married, older subjects, with low education and high socioeconomic level. Information on high risk groups will help in planning future preventive strategies.

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