scholarly journals Hypertension Related Knowledge and Its Relationship with Control of High Blood Pressure in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 183-186
Author(s):  
Bilal Younas ◽  
Muhammad Fahad ◽  
Muhammad Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Compliance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: High blood pressure (HBP) is a leading major risk factor for chronic diseases such as CKD, CADx, and deaths. The prevalence of patients with hypertension (HT) has risen from 600 million in 1980 to one billion in 2008. Aims and Objectives: The basic aim of the study is to find the relationship of knowledge about hypertension with the control of blood pressure. Methodology of the Study: This cross sectional study was conducted in Mayo hospital Lahore from January 2021 to July 2021. The data was collected from 100 patients with high blood pressure who visited the OPD of our hospital. A questionnaire was prepared by the researchers in accordance with the literature to measure the level of knowledge about HT. Results: The data was collected from 100 patients of both genders. On comparison of questions related to knowledge, there was a statistically significant difference in; meaning of hypertension (p <0.001), target SBP (p0.001), target DBP (p 0.001), importance of SBP versus DBP, improvement of health with lowering of blood pressure (p 0.002), high blood pressure being asymptomatic (p <0.001), changing lifestyle improves blood pressure (p 0.003), hypertension being a lifelong disease (<0.001), lifelong treatment with anti-hypertensives (<0.001) and high blood pressure being part of aging (<0.001). Conclusion: It is concluded that patients who were aware that elevated BP levels lead to reductions in life expectancy had a higher compliance level with medication use and follow-up visits than patients without this awareness.

scholarly journals Low Birthweight Is Associated with Higher Risk of High Blood Pressure in Chinese Girls: Results from a National Cross-Sectional Study in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 2898
Author(s):  
Xijie Wang ◽  
Yanhui Dong ◽  
Zhiyong Zou ◽  
Jun Ma ◽  
Zhaogeng Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Low Birthweight ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Based ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Chinese Girls ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To investigate the relationship between low birthweight (LBW) and blood pressure and to assess whether LBW leads to a higher risk of high blood pressure (HBP) by gender in Chinese students aged 6–18 years. Also, to investigate whether the association was affected by childhood obesity. Methods: Data was obtained from a baseline dataset of a national school-based program. Anthropometric parameters, including height, weight, and blood pressure, were measured, while birthweight and other characteristics were obtained from questionnaires. Stratified chi-squared tests were used to compare the prevalence of HBP between LBW and normal birthweight (NBW) groups in each age and sex category. Multivariable logistic regressions were conducted to estimate the HBP risks in each birthweight group. Results: Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure showed a U-shaped relationship with increased birthweight. Compared to NBW groups, LBW girls showed a higher HBP risk, with an odds ratio of 1.29 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.02, 1.64, p = 0.033), regardless of their current body mass index status, while no significant association in boys was found. Conclusions: Low birthweight is associated with higher HBP risk in adolescent girls, regardless of their childhood BMI status.

scholarly journals Life style habits of truck drivers in France

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Bourdin ◽  
G King ◽  
L Josseran
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Vascular Diseases ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Road Accidents ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background European truck drivers’ (TD) lifestyle behaviors is a topic of great interest but not frequently studied. Unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, drug abuse or a lack of physical activity infer a greater risk for cardio-vascular diseases and road accidents. This study aimed at describing life TD habits. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2018 on 4 rest areas with the support of the nonprofit organization “Fondation VINCI Autoroutes pour une Conduite Responsable”. 515 TD were interviewed randomly at 4 highway rest stops. Life habits data were collected and analysis was conducted using univariate statistics. Results 38.6% (n = 199) declared to be daily smokers, with no significant difference when reported to nationality or age. 24.6% (n = 126) are normal weighted, while 72.4% (n = 373) have a BMI superior to 25. 58.8% (n = 303) of the TD drink alcohol on a regular basis, and 8.5% of them (n = 26) on a daily basis. High blood pressure is significatively associated with alcohol consumption (5.2% vs. 12.9%, p &lt; 0,05) and obesity (19.4 % vs. &lt; 10%, p &lt; 0,001). 2.5% (n = 13) of the TD consume psychoactive drugs, most of them cannabis. As concerns diet: 32.8% (n = 169) consider it as balanced, 32.6% (n = 168) not balanced, and 34,6% can’t qualify it. When TD think their diet is unbalanced, they judge it too fat (75.6%), too sweet (61.9%) or too salty (50.6%). Conclusions The most striking results concern TD expectations, since 41.7% of the daily smokers and 5.3% of the alcohol consumers would be interested in help measures to stop. TD with the highest BMI are the most demanding for a diet help. Motorway operators, unions and compagnies should fulfill these expectations, since TD in better health are less frequently involve in road accidents. TD spend a lot of time on rest area and this offers interesting periods of time to develop health education specifically for them. Key messages Many truck drivers prove to be daily smokers and/or with excess weight, and/or eating an unbalanced diet. High blood pressure is significatively associated with alcohol consumption and obesity. Expectations are high as concerns help measures to reach healthier behaviors and live a better life.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DENGAN MOTIVASI MELAKUKAN IVA TEST PADA IBU RUMAH TANGGA DI DESA SAKUNG KECAMATAN DELANGGU KABUPATEN KLATEN

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aminingsih Sri ◽  
Marta Putri Budiningtyas
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Motivation Level ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Village ◽  
The Relationship

Background. Interviews conducted five housewife in the village Sakungregarding the level of knowledge about cervical cancer, showed 2 of 5 housewifein the village Sakung know about cervical cancer, while 3 Housewives do notknow well about cervical cancer and even some mothers did not know aboutcervical cancer and examination of IVA Test as early detection of cervical cancer,there are some mothers who want to do the IVA Test but in the nearest healthcenter are no programs for the examination of IVA Test. According to Purnomo(2009) for a positive thing, especially for the future of reproductive health shouldconduct checks as early as possible so that its impact can be quickly resolvedObjective: To determine the relationship of the level of knowledge about cervicalcancer with the motivation of doing IVA Test on a housewife in the village SakungDelanggu District of Klaten District.Methods: This study was a cross sectional study design measurements orobservations made simultaneously at any one time (one time). Number ofsamples of this study 86 housewife.Results: The results of chi-square analysis using SPSS version 18.0 with p =0.05 p = 0,000 is obtained so that the value of p <0.05, which means Haaccepted.Conclusion: There is a relationship with the motivation level of knowledge didIVA Test housewives in the village Sakung Delanggu District SubdistrictKlaten.with p = 0.000.Keywords: The level of knowledge, motivation did IVA Test, Cervical Cancer

scholarly journals The magnitude of high blood pressure and its risk factors in the western region of Algeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 059-066
Author(s):  
Hamza Nadjib Merad-Boudia ◽  
Majda Dali-Sahi ◽  
Nouria Medjati-Dennouni ◽  
Youcef Kachekouche
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Western Algeria ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
Biological Assessments

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the follow-up of hypertensive patients with or without associated cardiovascular risk factors in western Algeria. And to establish a biological and epidemiological profile. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Two hundred patients aged 40 years and over followed up for the HTA were collected among the population of patients seen in consultation at the hospital of Mascara and Saida (two cities in western Algeria) from November 15, 2017 to February 15. The questionnaire, anthropometric parameters, biological assessments and treatments were noted. Results: Among the 200 hypertensive subjects recorded, 60% were women and 40% men. The participants had been hypertensive for an average of 10 years. There were more men with diabetes than women: 71.25% vs. 65% for women. About a third of them were type 1 (30% of men and 12.5% of women, p=0.228). Both sexes were almost equally represented, with regard to dyslipidemia: 57.5% of women vs. 60% of men. Conclusion: High blood pressure is a disease that is progressing rapidly in Algeria. The risk factors associated with hypertension are: Age, BMI, diabetes and dyslipidemia... These data confirm the importance of this pathology in terms of public health.

scholarly journals Relationship of qSOFA values to gastric perforation patients in A. W. Sjahranie General Hospital, Samarinda, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2626
Author(s):  
Uwais . ◽  
Fritz Nahusuly ◽  
Samuel Sampetoding
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Gastric Perforation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Gcs Score ◽  
Qsofa Score ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Authors hypothesized the qSOFA score would be useful in sepsis patients caused by gastric perforation. The present study investigated the relationship of qSOFA value to outcome of patients with gastric perforation in Samarinda.Methods: This research was analytical, descriptive research method using cross-sectional study design 70 patients. Data analysis was obtained to see the relationship between age, gender, vital sign qSOFA and survival in gastric perforation patients.Results: Mean systolic blood pressure was significantly higher in subjects who lived than those who died, i.e. 105.5 vs 92.5 (p <0.001). Mean diastolic blood pressure was significantly higher in subjects who lived than those who died, ie 80.0 vs 66.8 (p <0.001). The respiration rate was significantly lower in subjects who lived than those who died, namely 22.9 vs 24.6 (p <0.001). The mean GCS score was significantly higher in subjects who lived than those who died, ie 14.2 vs 12.2 (p <0.001).Conclusions: The higher the qSOFA score in the study subjects with gastric perforation, the higher the mortality rate. There was a relationship between the qSOFA value and the outcome of patients with gastric perforation where the mean qSOFA score was significantly lower in subjects who lived than those who died.

scholarly journals Normal Blood Pressure and Different Factors Affecting it among Healthy School-Children

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-180
Author(s):  
Arun Kumar De ◽  
Sukanta Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
School Based ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To find out the normal range of blood  pressure  among school-children (aged 5-15 years)  and the relationship of blood pressure with variables such as age and weight. Material & Methods: This is a school-based prospective cross-sectional study.  Healthy school-children aged 5-15 years from primary and secondary schools in Kolkata were selected for the study. The individuals with any acute or chronic illnesses or the intersexes were excluded. Their age, weight, blood pressure and socioeconomic status were determined. Results: Blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) showed almost upward linear relationship with age and weight in both boys and girls in the age group of 5-15 years. At 15 years, girls achieved higher blood pressure than boys did. The present study also showed that girls recorded higher blood pressure than boys in the weight range of 41-45 kg (For all “r” values, p <0.05). Conclusion: Blood pressure in children rises with age as well as with weight. Girls achieve higher blood pressure than boys do at the age of 15 years. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v2i3.5241 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2 (2011) 175-180 

scholarly journals Sustained high blood pressure and 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in Tanzanian adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mussa K. Nsanya ◽  
Philip Ayieko ◽  
Ramadhan Hashim ◽  
Ezekiel Mgema ◽  
Daniel Fitzgerald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Pressure Monitoring ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Screening Algorithm ◽  
Estimate Prevalence

AbstractEstimates for prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) among adolescents in Africa vary widely and few studies, if any, have documented the results of the recommended stepwise BP screening. In this cross-sectional study in Tanzania, we aimed to estimate prevalence of sustained high BP in 3 public secondary schools using the American Academy of Pediatrics BP screening strategy. On Day 1, one screening automated office BP (AOBP) measurement (Step 1) was followed by two more AOBP measurements (Step 2). Repeat AOBP measurements were obtained after about one month on adolescents with high AOBP measurements on Day 1 (Step 3). Participants with sustained high BP underwent 24-h ambulatory BP monitoring (step 4). Of all 500 enrolled participants, the prevalence of high blood pressure at each step in the process was 36.6% (183), 25.6% (128), 10.2% (51), and 2.6%(13) respectively for Steps 1–4. All except 6 students completed all 4 steps of the BP screening algorithm as indicated. We conclude that diagnosis of hypertension in African adolescents should use multiple AOBP measurements over multiple days followed by 24-h ABPM. Screening for high BP in school settings appears to be feasible and could provide a platform for cardiovascular disease education and health promotion.

scholarly journals Home-Measured Blood Pressure Is Associated with Handgrip Strength in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: The KAMOGAWA-HBP Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1913
Author(s):  
Tomonori Kimura ◽  
Emi Ushigome ◽  
Yoshitaka Hashimoto ◽  
Naoko Nakanishi ◽  
Masahide Hamaguchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Pulse Pressure ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Home Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
At Home

The association between blood pressure measured at home and handgrip strength in patients with diabetes has not been investigated. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to assess this association among patients with type 2 diabetes. In this cross-sectional study, 157 patients with type 2 diabetes underwent muscle tests and morning and evening blood-pressure measurements at home in triplicate for 14 consecutive days throughout the study period. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were conducted to analyze the relationship between home blood-pressure parameters and handgrip strength. The average age and hemoglobin A1c of the patients were 70.5 years and 7.1%, respectively. Morning diastolic blood pressure of [β (95% confidence interval; CI): 0.20 (0.03, 0.37)] was associated with handgrip strength in men, while morning systolic blood pressure of [−0.09 (−0.15, −0.04)], morning pulse pressure of [−0.14 (−0.21, −0.08)], and evening pulse pressure of [−0.12 (−0.19, −0.04)] were associated with handgrip strength in women. Home-measured blood pressure was associated with handgrip strength. Sex differences were found in the relationship between home blood-pressure parameters and handgrip strength.

The Relationship of Mode and Intensity of Training on Resting Metabolic Rate in Women

2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi K. Byrne ◽  
Jack H. Wilmore
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Resting Metabolic Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women Subjects ◽  
Present Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Training ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Aerobically Trained

The present cross-sectional study was designed to investigate the relationship between exercise training and resting metabolic rate (RMR). The focus of this investigation was to compare RMR in aerobically trained (AT), resistance trained (RT), and untrained (UNT) women. Subjects were also classified as highly trained (HT), moderately trained (MT), or untrained (UNT) in order to examine the relationship between RMR and level of training. Sixty-one women between the ages of 18 and 46 years volunteered to serve as subjects in this study. Each subject completed measurements of body composition, maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max), and two consecutive measurements of RMR. The data presented show that there was no significant difference in resting metabolic rate between resistance-trained, aerobically trained, and control subjects. However, when grouped by intensity of training, there was a trend for an increased resting metabolic rate (kcal/day) in the highly trained subjects, regardless of mode of training.

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