2022
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279245
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Determinants of hypertension among diabetes patients attending selected comprehensive specialized hospitals of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia: An unmatched case-control study

Abstract: Background The coexistence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension is a worldwide public health problem causing significant morbidity, mortality, and decreased quality of life. Despite the increasing burden of hypertension among patients with DM, data on determinants of hypertension among patients with DM in the Amhara region of Ethiopia is scarce. Hence, this study identified determinants of hypertension among people with diabetes attending chronic disease follow-up clinics in the Amhara region of comprehensive… Show more

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“…Similarly, the odds of hypertension were 7 times higher when the duration of DM is longer than 6 years since diagnosis. This finding is similar to studies done in different countries [ 6 8 , 30 ]. Although there is a higher prevalence of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases among Type 2 DM, Type 1 DM patients are still at higher risk, particularly with a longer duration of DM.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…Similarly, the odds of hypertension were 7 times higher when the duration of DM is longer than 6 years since diagnosis. This finding is similar to studies done in different countries [ 6 8 , 30 ]. Although there is a higher prevalence of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases among Type 2 DM, Type 1 DM patients are still at higher risk, particularly with a longer duration of DM.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…Diabetes and hypertension coexistence is a global public health issue that causes significant morbidity, mortality, and decreased quality of life 38 . In Africa including Ethiopia, the prevalence of hypertension among diabetic patients is a major public health issue 17 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%