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Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among adults: A community based study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In all areas of the World Health Organization, the prevalence of hypertension was highest in Africa. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for coronary and ischemic diseases, as well as hemorrhagic stroke. However, there were scarce data concerning the magnitude and risk factors of hypertension. Thus, this study aimed to identify the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among adults in Addis Ababa city.

Method

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June to October 2018 in Addis Ababa city. Participants aged 18 years and older recruited using a multi-stage random sampling technique. Data were collected by face-to-face interview technique. All three WHO STEPS instruments were applied. Additionally, participants' weight, height, waist, hip, and blood pressure (BP) were measured according to standard procedures. Multiple logistic regressions were used and Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were also calculated to identify associated factors.

Results

In this study, a total of 3560 participants were included.The median age was 32 years (IQR 25, 45). More than half (57.3%) of the respondents were females. Almost all (96.2%) of participants consumed vegetables and or fruits less than five times per day. Eight hundred and sixty-five (24.3%) of respondents were overweight, while 287 (8.1%) were obese. One thousand forty-one 29.24% (95% CI: 27.75-30.74) were hypertensive, of whom two-thirds (61.95%) did not know that they had hypertension. Factors significantly associated with hypertension were age 30-49 and ≥50 years (AOR = 2.79, 95% CI: 1.39-5.56) and (AOR = 8.23, 95% CI: 4.09-16.55) respectively, being male (AOR = 1.88, 95% CI: 1.18-2.99), consumed vegetables less than or equal to 3 days per week (AOR = 2.44, 95% CI: 1.21-4.93), obesity (AOR = 2.05, 95%CI: 1.13-3.71), abdominal obesity (AOR = 1.70, 95% CI: 1.10-2.64) and high triglyceride level (AOR = 2.06, 95% CI: 1.38-3.07).

Conclusion

In Addis Ababa, around one in three adults are hypertensive. With a large proportion, unaware of their condition. We recommend integrating regular community-based screening programs as integral parts of the health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Lifestyle interventions shall target the modifiable risk factors associated with hypertension, such as weight loss and increased vegetable consumption.

SUBMITTER: Asemu MM

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8016337 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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