scholarly journals Socio-demographic Characteristics, Risk Factors and Awareness of Adults Hypertensive Population in Khartoum Locality, 2014

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Asma Abdelaal Abdalla ◽  
Mohammed Eltahir Abdalrahman Alagib ◽  
Siham Ahmed Balla
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Family History ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
World Health ◽  
Hypertensive Population ◽  
History Of ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension

Aims: To identify the prevalence of hypertensions, socio demographic characteristics, risk factor and awareness of the study population about hypertension in Khartoum Locality. Study Design: A descriptive community-based cross-sectional study. Place of Study: Khartoum locality, Sudan. Methodology: A total of 587 adult participants were interviewed using structured close ended questionnaire. Blood pressure was measured considering hypertension as ≥ 140 mmHg and ≥ 90 mmHg for systole and diastole blood pressure respectively. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated and the cutoff points were derived from World Health Organization (WHO) reference criteria to classify BMI as normal, overweight and obese. Chi square test was used to assess the association of socio demographic characteristics and risk factors with hypertensive population. Results: The prevalence of hypertensive accounted to 216 (36.8%).  Thirty seven hypertensive participants (17%) were not aware about having hypertension, 86 (40%) were not aware about at least one complication of HTN and 117(54%) were not aware about the normal measures of blood pressure. The hypertensive participants were significantly high in the age group 25- 64 years of age and above. Females were significantly having hypertension more than males, 155 (72%) versus 61 (28%). Married participants were significantly having hypertension more than non-married, 169(78%) and 47(22%) respectively. Unemployed participants were significantly having hypertension more than employed ones, 168 (77.8%) and 48 (22.2%) respectively. Risk factors among hypertensive participants were significantly found among overweight 67 (31%) and obese 115 (53%), positive family history of hypertension 139 (65%), increase salt in food149 (69.3%) and physical inactivity 166 (77%). Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension among Khartoum locality was high.  Hypertensive population awareness was low. Age, sex, marital status, education and employment were significantly associated with hypertensive population. Obesity and overweight, family history of hypertension, increase salt in food and physical inactivity were risk factors among hypertensive study population.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypertension Among School Going Children of Dhaka City

1970 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-103
Author(s):  
AFM Mizanur Rahman ◽  
Ainun Afroze ◽  
MN Islam
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Family History ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
General Belief ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension

Despite general belief that hypertension is a disease of adulthood, children and adolescents can also suffer from the condition and may remain unnoticed because of lack of routine measurement of blood pressure. Hypertension in children in Bangladesh has not been well studied. Hence a study was conducted among 6-16 year-old school children of Dhaka city to find out the pattern of blood pressure (BP), prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors in this age group.In this cross sectional study, 1995 apparently healthy children of specified age group were systematically sampled from 6 purposively selected schools in Dhaka city. Their BP were measured methodically under ideal situation. On the same day, their anthropometry were also done by taking height and weight. All of them were given a questionnaire to take home for filling up the family history of hypertension, education, occupation and monthly income of their parents. Those who had BP above 95th centile on three occasions with an interval of two weeks, were diagnosed as hypertensive.Among the 1995 children, male female ratio was 1:1. There were 127-238 children in each single-year age category. Most of their fathers were service holders with 10-14 years of education. Mean systolic BP (SBP) ranged from 88.6 to 113.5 mm Hg, and mean diastolic BP (DBP) from 55.3 to 74.2 mm Hg. Girls had both SBP and DBP more than boys of same age category.Both SBP and DPB have linear relationship with age. There was significant increment in both the systolic and diastolic BP among the female children from 9 to 10 years of age. Similar sudden increment of only systolic blood pressure was seen from 13 to 14 year old male children.This study showed that prevalence of hypertension in school going children of Dhaka city was 0.55% and there was a significant relationship of hypertension with the obesity and family history of hypertension. Among the 11 hypertensive children, 9 (81.8%) had either of the two risk factors, odds ratio (95% CI) being 15.37 (3.31 - 71.37). Key words: Hypertension; school going children. DOI: 10.3329/bjch.v29i3.6184 Bangladesh J Child Health 2005; Vol 29 (3): 82-87

scholarly journals Riwayat Hipertensi Keluarga Sebagai Faktor Dominan Hipertensi pada Remaja Kelas XI SMA Sejahtera 1 Depok Tahun 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Annisa Nursita Angesti ◽  
Triyanti Triyanti ◽  
Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Family History ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Include Blood Pressure ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
Diet And Lifestyle

AbstractNutritional status changes, diet, and lifestyle are risk factors adolescent’s hypertension. This study isa cross sectional research to determine the most dominant factor of hypertension among adolescentsat SMA Sejahtera 1 Depok 2017. Collected data include blood pressure, nutritional status (BMI forage), intake nutrients (sodium, potassium, calcium, fat, fruits and vegetables consumption), lifestyle(sleep duration, stress, and physical activity), and adolescent characteristics (sex and family historyof hypertension). Blood pressure was measured using mercury sphygmomanometer, nutritional statuswith anthropometry, nutrient intake with Semi Quantitative FFQ, lifestyle and characteristics withquestionnaire. The study showed that 42.4% of adolescents had hypertension (≥95 percentile). Factorsassociated with hypertension were BMI for age and family history of hypertension. The most dominantfactor associated with hypertension was family history of hypertension. Education on genetic relatedrisk factors of hypertension such as genetic counseling through Health School Program was needed forprevent adolescent’s hypertension, so that students with a family history of hypertension may be moreconcerned about other risk factors such as nutritional status.Keywords : adolescent, family history of hypertension, hypertension   AbstrakPerubahan status gizi, pola makan dan gaya hidup pada remaja merupakan faktor risiko hipertensi remaja.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian cross sectional untuk mengetahui faktor dominan hipertensi padaremaja di SMA Sejahtera 1 Depok tahun 2017. Data yang dikumpulkan meliputi tekanan darah, statusgizi (IMT/U), asupan zat gizi (natrium, kalium, kalsium, lemak, konsumsi buah dan sayur), pola hidup(durasi tidur, stres, aktivitas fisik), dan karakteristik remaja (jenis kelamin dan riwayat hipertensi keluarga).Tekanan darah diukur menggunakan sfigmomanometer air raksa, status gizi dengan antropometri,asupan zat gizidengan Semi Quantitative FFQ, pola hidup dan karakteristik dengan kuesioner. Hasilpenelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 42,4% remaja SMA Sejahtera 1 Depok mengalami hipertensi(≥95 persentil). Terdapat hubungan IMT/U dan riwayat hipertensi keluarga pada hipertensi remajanya.Faktor dominan yang paling berhubungan dengan hipertensi pada remaja di SMA Sejahtera 1 Depoktahun 2017 adalah riwayat hipertensi keluarga. Diperlukan edukasi seperti kegiatan konseling genetikmelalui UKS (Usaha Kesehatan Sekolah) tentang faktor risiko riwayat hipertensi keluarga sebagaipencegahan hipertensi remaja, sehingga bagi siswa yang memiliki riwayat hipertensi keluarga dapat lebihmemperhatikan faktor risiko lainnya seperti status gizi.Kata kunci: hipertensi, remaja, riwayat hipertensi keluarga

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF UNDIAGNOSED HYPERTENSION AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG ADULTS IN GAJIDA TOWN, NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Mukhtar Yakubu Gajida ◽  
Dr. Shumaila Hanif ◽  
Aishat Shittu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Family History ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
World Health ◽  
Undiagnosed Hypertension ◽  
History Of ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Hypertension is a world health problem which is strongly related with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature deaths. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and associated risk factors among adults in Gajida town. The blood pressure (BP) of 364 participants was measured. Risk factors of high BP (age, gender, obesity, occupational stress, family history, educational level, dietary habits and smoking) were assessed. The data obtained was analyzed using both descriptive and interferential statistics. The descriptive (mean, standard deviation & percentage) and inferential (Pearson, Spearman & Mann-Whitney-U) statistics were used to summarize/analyze the data at P<0.05 using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) (version 16.0). Out of 364 participants, 185 (50.8%) were males and 179 (49.2%) were females. On average, participant’s age was 33 years, systolic blood pressure (SBP) was 110 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was 80 mm Hg and BMI was 19.96 kg/m2. About 153 (41.9%) of the participants were housewives and 138 (37.9%) were not educated. Prevalence of undiagnosed HTN was 23.6%. Gender, age, BMI, and educational level were found to be associated significantly (P ≤ 0.05) with HTN. Occupational stress, history of HTN, family history of HTN, dietary habits and smoking showed no significant relationship (p ≥ 0.05). A moderate prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension was found among adults in Gajida town. Hypertension is associated with gender, age, BMI, and educational level. There is a need to detect and manage cases of undiagnosed hypertension through regular measurements.

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among veterans of the Indian Gorkha regiments living in Pokhara Metropolitan City, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhishek Sapkota ◽  
Dinesh Neupane ◽  
Aamod Dhoj Shrestha ◽  
Tara Ballav Adhikari ◽  
Craig Steven McLachlan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Family History ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
World Health ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
Alcohol Drinker

Abstract Background Hypertension is a major preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Occupational factors such as having served or serving in armed forces may be associated with hypertension. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among veterans of the Indian Gorkha army living in western Nepal. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among the veterans living in the Pokhara metropolitan city. Data on blood pressure (BP), anthropometric measurements, and behavioral factors were collected by face-to-face interviews using the World Health Organization's non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS) tool. Hypertension was defined as systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥ 140 mm Hg and/or diastolic BP of ≥ 90 mm Hg or currently on antihypertensive medication. Results The age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension was 66.2 % among the study participants (317). Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure was 144.5 mmHg (± 18.3) and 89.3mmHg (± 16.0), respectively. Among the hypertensive participants, 67 % were aware of their disease, 90 % of them were under treatment, and 14 % of the individuals who received treatment had their hypertension under control. The proportion of smokers was 12.9 % and alcohol drinker was 86.1 %. One-fourth (25.9 %) of the participants had a family history of hypertension. Veterans aged 55-64 years had higher odds (AOR: 5.3; 95 % CI: 1.8–15.9; p = 0.003) of being associated with hypertension as compared to 35–44 years. Being a current alcohol drinker (AOR: 2.5; 95 % CI: 1.4–4.5; p = 0.003), overweight (AOR: 1.9; 95 % CI: 1.0-3.5; p = 0.04), obese (AOR: 3.1; 95 % CI: 1.1–8.3; p = 0.03) and family history of hypertension (AOR: 2.9; 95 % CI: 1.5–5.8; p = 0.002) were independently associated with hypertension. Conclusions Hypertension was prevalent in retired Nepal veterans. Hypertension was associated with a number of modifiable lifestyle and behavioral factors. Our findings suggest the need for screening, education and management of Nepal veterans for hypertension.

scholarly journals A Proposed Study on how Far Anger Contributes to Initiating Essential Hypertension in Canadian Caucasian Adults with a Family History of Hypertension

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 117954681000400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlene F. Shehata
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Essential Hypertension ◽  
Family History ◽  
Anger Expression ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
History Of ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants

The goal of the present correlational study is to test the hypothesis that anger initiates essential hypertension in Canadian Caucasian adults with a family history of hypertension. The study population will include a cohort of 100 men and women aged 25 to 45 years at enrollment recruited from the University of Ottawa General and Civic Hospitals. Participants who are normotensives will be included in the study given that they have a family history of hypertension. The Spielberger State Trait Anger Expression inventory (STAXI) scales will assess the three main dimensions of anger: State, Trait and Anger Expression. Using a semiautomated blood pressure machine, blood pressure measurements will be conducted by the attending nurse. It is hypothesized that during the three year study, participants with higher STAXI scores will more likely develop hypertension. Results obtained from the present study are expected to highlight the significant contribution of anger as a modifiable behavioral risk factor in the pathogenesis of hypertension.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic and lifestyle determinants of the prevalence of hypertension among elderly individuals in rural southwest China: a structural equation modelling approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Xiao ◽  
Cai Le ◽  
Gui-Yi Wang ◽  
Lu-Ming Fan ◽  
Wen-Long Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Southwest China ◽  
Fat Distribution ◽  
Body Fat Distribution ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension

Abstract Background This study examines the association between socioeconomic and lifestyle factors and the prevalence of hypertension among elderly individuals in rural Southwest China. Methods A cross-sectional survey of 4833 consenting adults aged ≥ 60 years in rural regions of Yunnan Province, China, was conducted in 2017. Data on individual socioeconomic status, sleep quality, physical activity level, and family history of hypertension were collected with a standardized questionnaire. Blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, height, weight, and waist circumference were also measured. An individual socioeconomic position (SEP) index was constructed using principal component analysis. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied to analyse the association between socioeconomic and lifestyle factors and the prevalence of hypertension. Results The overall prevalence of hypertension was 50.6% in the study population. Body fat distribution, including measures of obesity and central obesity, had the greatest total effect on hypertension (0.21), followed by family history of hypertension (0.14), biological sex (0.08), sleep quality (− 0.07), SEP (− 0.06), physical inactivity (0.06), and diabetes (0.06). Body fat distribution, SEP, and family history of hypertension had both direct and indirect effects on hypertension, whereas physical inactivity, diabetes, and sleep quality were directly associated with the prevalence of hypertension. Biological sex was indirectly associated with the prevalence of hypertension. Conclusions SEP, body fat distribution, physical inactivity, diabetes, and sleep quality critically influence the prevalence of hypertension. Future interventions to prevent and control hypertension should give increased attention to individuals with low SEP and should focus on controlling diabetes and obesity, increasing physical activity levels, and improving quality of sleep among older adults aged ≥ 60 years in rural Southwest China.

Blood Pressure and Intra-Erythrocyte Sodium during Normal and High Salt Intake in Middle-Aged Men: Relationship to Family History of Hypertension, and Neurogenic and Hormonal Variables

1984 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 427-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ottar Gudmundsson ◽  
Hans Herlitz ◽  
Olof Jonsson ◽  
Thomas Hedner ◽  
Ove Andersson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Family History ◽  
Salt Intake ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Sodium Content ◽  
High Salt Intake ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
Erythrocyte Sodium

1. During 4 weeks 37 normotensive 50-year-old men identified by screening in a random population sample were given 12 g of NaCl daily, in addition to their usual dietary sodium intake. Blood pressure, heart rate, weight, urinary excretion of sodium, potassium and catecholamines, plasma aldosterone and noradrenaline and intra-erythrocyte sodium content were determined on normal and increased salt intake. The subjects were divided into those with a positive family history of hypertension (n = 11) and those without such a history (n = 26). 2. Systolic blood pressure and weight increased significantly irrespective of a positive family history of hypertension. 3. On normal salt intake intra-erythrocyte sodium content was significantly higher in those with a positive family history of hypertension. During high salt intake intra-erythrocyte sodium content decreased significantly in that group and the difference between the hereditary subgroups was no longer significant. 4. In the whole group urinary excretion of noradrenaline, adrenaline and dopamine increased whereas plasma aldosterone decreased during the increased salt intake. 5. Thus, in contrast to some earlier studies performed in young subjects, our results indicate that moderately increased sodium intake acts as a pressor agent in normotensive middle-aged men whether there was a positive family history of hypertension or not. We confirm that men with positive family history of hypertension have an increased intra-erythrocyte sodium content, and that an increase in salt intake seems to increase overall sympathetic activity.

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