Prevalence of hypertension and hypertension control rates among elderly          adults during the cold season in rural Northeast China: a cross-sectional          study

ObjectivesPrevious studies have reported that sleep duration might increase the risk of hypertension. However, the results have been conflicting. We investigated whether sleep duration is independently associated with hypertension. We aimed to assess the relationship between sleep duration and hypertension in a population-based cross-sectional study.MethodsIn this study we used multistage stratified cluster sampling. A total of 19 407 adults aged 18–79 years were enrolled in the study. The participants were divided into three groups (<7 hours/day, 7–8 hours/day and >8 hours/day) according to self-reported sleep duration. Hypertension was defined as systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg or the use of anti-hypertensive medications. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed to determine the association between hypertension and sleep duration adjusted for sociodemographic, body mass index, and lifestyle covariates.ResultsThe overall prevalence of hypertension was 32.6%. Among participants aged 18–44 years, individuals sleeping less than 7 hours per day had a higher risk of hypertension (OR=1.24, 95% CI: 1.05 to 1.46), compared with those who slept 7–8 hours per day. There were no significant associations between sleep duration and hypertension in the total sample, among middle-aged adults (45–59 years) or older adults (60–79 years).ConclusionsOur study demonstrates that short sleep duration was significantly associated with hypertension among people aged 18–44 years in northeast China.

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Capacity and Readiness for Implementing Evidence-Based Task-Strengthening Strategies for Hypertension Control in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Global Heart ◽

10.1016/j.gheart.2019.05.008 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 129 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Solomon Nyame ◽

Juliet Iwelunmor ◽

Gbenga Ogedegbe ◽

Kezia Gladys Amaning Adjei ◽

Kwame Adjei ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Hypertension Control ◽

Cross Sectional

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A New Lebanese Medication Adherence Scale: Validation in Lebanese Hypertensive Adults

International Journal of Hypertension ◽

10.1155/2018/3934296 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

R. Bou Serhal ◽

P. Salameh ◽

N. Wakim ◽

C. Issa ◽

B. Kassem ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medication Adherence ◽

Scale Validation ◽

Sodium Intake ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Hypertension Control ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adherence Scale ◽

Good Internal Consistency ◽

Average Measure

Background. A new Lebanese scale measuring medication adherence considered socioeconomic and cultural factors not taken into account by the eight-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). Objectives were to validate the new adherence scale and its prediction of hypertension control, compared to MMAS-8, and to assess adherence rates and factors. Methodology. A cross-sectional study, including 405 patients, was performed in outpatient cardiology clinics of three hospitals in Beirut. Blood pressure was measured, a questionnaire filled, and sodium intake estimated by a urine test. Logistic regression defined predictors of hypertension control and adherence. Results. 54.9% had controlled hypertension. 82.4% were adherent by the new scale, which showed good internal consistency, adequate questions (KMO coefficient = 0.743), and four factors. It predicted hypertension control (OR = 1.217; p value = 0.003), unlike MMAS-8, but the scores were correlated (ICC average measure = 0.651; p value < 0.001). Stress and smoking predicted nonadherence. Conclusion. This study elaborated a validated, practical, and useful tool measuring adherence to medications in Lebanese hypertensive patients.

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