Awareness of Hypertension, Blood Pressure Profile, Anthropometric Parameters and Lifestyle of Adults in Urban and Rural Communities of Sokoto State, Nigeria

Abdulaziz, Mona; Awosan, Kehinde Joseph; Oche, Oche Mansur; Yunusa, E; Ummar, H; Isah, Balarabe Adamu

doi:10.9734/jammr/2017/35976

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“…This is in line with the studies of [23] in Borno State, which revealed that only 21.6% were aware of the risk factors of hypertension; [5] who also conducted a study in Nigeria, revealed that only 17.4% of Nigerians were aware of hypertension; [24] in Lagos State found out that only 18.9% of Lagosians were aware of the risk factors of hypertension; [25] in Bayelsa State confirmed that 65.3% of Bayelsans were not aware of the risk factors of hypertension. These results were different from the results gotten by [26], who recorded a high awareness (87.7%) of the risk factors of hypertension in Sokoto State.…”

Section: Statistical Difference Of Level Of % Prevalence Of Hypertension By Gender (Sex) Of the Study Populationcontrasting

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Prevalence of Hypertension Among Adults in Rural Setting in Nigeria: The Need for Paradigm Shift in Prevention and Control

A.S¹,

P.U²,

A.N³

et al. 2021

Med Clin Case Rep

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Background: Hypertension is a chronic non-communicable medical condition that often leads to complication such as coronary heart disease, renal failure, peripheral vascular disease, retinal hemorrhage and visual impairment, amongst others. It is usually perceived to be more associated with urban/city lifestyle than rural living, but sociodemographic and socio-economic drivers of hypertension in the population are in recent instance generally impactful even in rural setting which can influence changing pattern of the disease. Aim of Study:The study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension and level of awareness on risk of hypertension among adults with gender differential in Kpansia, Bayelsa State as a typical rural community in Nigeria. Materials and Methods:A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used to study 230 adults aged between 18-59 years in Kpansia community who were selected by multi-stage sampling technique. Blood pressure was measured using sphygmomanometer and stethoscope held at the left arm of the subjects, using systolic and diastolic blood pressure threshold of ≥140mmHg and ≥90mmHg respectively. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23 and descriptive method used in presenting characteristics of respondents. Results:The overall systolic and diastolic hypertension among study population were 18.7% and 25.7% respectively. While systolic hypertension among males and females were 21.7% and 16.1% respectively, indicating 5.6% males' disadvantage predisposition to systolic hypertension whereas diastolic hypertension among males and females in the study population were 32.1% and 20.2% respectively, indicating 11.9% males' disadvantage predisposition to diastolic hypertension. Furthermore, both the systolic and diastolic prevalence of hypertension were significantly higher [t-test P-Value (Sig 2-tailed) = 0.000] in males than females of the study population. There was also significant difference on level of awareness on risk of hypertension between males and females of the study population based on place of information, knowledge and symptoms of hypertension with p-value x 2 = 0.000 in all instances. Recommendation/Conclusion:Paradigm shift towards rural community's focused prevention and control enlightenment campaigns on the risk factors of hypertension are necessary to tackle the burden of hypertension in our setting with gender differential in focus.

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Section: Statistical Difference Of Level Of % Prevalence Of Hypertension By Gender (Sex) Of the Study Populationcontrasting

confidence: 96%

Prevalence of Hypertension Among Adults in Rural Setting in Nigeria: The Need for Paradigm Shift in Prevention and Control

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P.U²,

A.N³

et al. 2021

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“…9,33 Despite the reported prevalence of hypertension in Africa, earlier research reported that poor and undesirable health-seeking behaviors are still prevalent among Nigerians. 34 According to the Statista Research Department report of 2018/2019, there are more male nonacademic personnel in Nigerian Universities; this study however contradicts the report as there were more female respondents than male respondents. 36 This increased participation of women in the workforce can improve women's empowerment.…”

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“…30 The predisposing risk factors of hypertension have been linked with lifestyle choices including physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, smoking, poor diet, obesity, etc. 1,34 However, Adekoya and Sodeinde 35 opined that having a family history of hypertension and obesity are essential risk factors for the condition. This study result showed 42.0% and 40.0% had a medical history of obesity and hypertension respectively.…”

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Prevalence of hypertension and obesity among non-academic staff in a Nigerian University

Temitope O,

Oladosu,

Bolanle R

et al. 2023

World Nutr J

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Background: The aim of achieving a healthy society has motivated and led many researchers to understand the prevalence of diseases to create awareness and assess interventions’ effectiveness. Objective: This study determines the prevalence of hypertension and obesity among the non-academic staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Methods: The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional. 300 Non-academic staff of the institution were randomly selected and data were obtained on their sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics, predisposing risk factors of hypertension, anthropometry, and blood pressure measurements using a structured self-administered questionnaire and standard procedures. Data were analyzed and presented using descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistical significance was established at p<0.05. Results: The mean age was 42±8.0years, there were more female respondents (56.0%) than male respondents (44.0%) and 76.0% of the respondents were married. Results further revealed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity (52%), pre-hypertension and hypertension (40%), and risk of abdominal obesity (84%). Conclusion: Non-academic staff are an essential component of the workforce and workplace intervention is essential to reduce the work nature risk factor of Obesity and Hypertension to prolong lives, and boost productivity and economic growth.

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“…Globally, 46% of adults are not aware of their blood pressure status [7]. A systematic review and metaanalytical study revealed that only 27% of the people in sub-Saharan Africa are aware of their blood pressure status [8]. A study among participants in Imo and Kaduna States of Nigeria revealed that 41.9% were aware of their blood pressure status [4].…”

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Lifestyle Modification Determinants of Blood Pressure Status Awareness amongst Traders in A Market Community North Central Nigeria

Daniel,

Akwaras,

Kohol

et al. 2023

EJMED

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Background: Hypertension has increasingly become a public health concern in developing countries. Awareness of blood pressure status in the light of lifestyle modification knowledge and practices is cardinal in the prevention and control of hypertension. Lack of blood pressure status awareness is associated with delayed recognition of hypertension related complications. Aim: This study assessed the determinants of blood pressure status awareness and educated the participants on lifestyle modification practices to prevent hypertension. Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of 103 consecutive consenting adult participants in a market outreach carried out to mark World Family Physicians Day. The questionnaires were interviewer administered. Analysis of data was done with SPSS version 20 and the level of significance was at a p-value of 0.05. Result: Their mean age was 42.4 ± 12.4 years. There were more females 58(56.3%) than males and most of the participants were married, 72(69.9%). Those that had secondary education were 47(45.6%) and most, 95(92.2%) earned a monthly income of ≤₦49.999. Only 37.9% of the participants were aware of their blood pressure status. There was a statistically significant association between those that were not aware of their blood pressure status and those that lack knowledge of lifestyle modification practices, those that do not correctly practice lifestyle modification and those that have negative perception towards hypertension prevention. Furthermore, the participants with above mentioned attributes were less likely to know their blood pressure status. Conclusion: The level of blood pressure status awareness was low, those that lacked knowledge of lifestyle modification, do not practice lifestyle modification and have negative perception toward hypertension prevention were less likely to be aware of their blood pressure status.

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Awareness of Hypertension, Blood Pressure Profile, Anthropometric Parameters and Lifestyle of Adults in Urban and Rural Communities of Sokoto State, Nigeria

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Prevalence of Hypertension Among Adults in Rural Setting in Nigeria: The Need for Paradigm Shift in Prevention and Control

Prevalence of Hypertension Among Adults in Rural Setting in Nigeria: The Need for Paradigm Shift in Prevention and Control

Prevalence of hypertension and obesity among non-academic staff in a Nigerian University

Lifestyle Modification Determinants of Blood Pressure Status Awareness amongst Traders in A Market Community North Central Nigeria

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