Hypertension Status and Associations with Self-Rated Health and General Practitioner Health Seeking in a Rural Australian Cohort

Gavino, Alex; Isaac, Vivian; McLachlan, Craig S.

doi:10.3390/jcdd5040053

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“…Despite initial scepticism, SRH is today known as a valid and reliable measure among patients without cognitive impairment. Moreover, it is a strong predictor of healthcare seeking, morbidity, mortality and frequent use of hospital services ( 3 ). Especially poor SRH (PSRH) showed a strong association with an increased risk of mortality, even after adjustment for covariates such as comorbidity ( 4 ).…”

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Estimation of the impact of migraine on self-rated health: A cross-sectional study in Slovenia

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Zaletel-Kragelj

Eržen

et al. 2020

Slovenian Journal of Public Health

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AimWith the aim of providing a foundation for evidence-based public health actions, as well as the more individualised clinical treatment of migraine in Slovenia, the objective of our study was to assess the association between poor self-rated health (PSRH) and migraine, adjusted for selected comorbidity and socioeconomic factors.MethodsThe survey, conducted between August and December 2014, involved included 6,262 adults aged 15 years and over. Binary logistic regression was used in univariate as well as multivariate analysis. Three multivariate models were defined: MODEL 1 (migraine and comorbidities related to the physical dimension of health); MODEL 2 (comorbidities related to the mental dimension of health); MODEL 3 (demographic and socioeconomic factors).ResultsIn univariate as well as all three multivariate models, the odds of PSRH were statistically significantly higher in migraine sufferers in comparison to non-sufferers (univariate model: ORmigraine=yes vs. migraine=no=2.22 (p<0.001); MODEL 1: ORmigraine=yes vs. migraine=no=2.27 (p<0.001); MODEL 2: ORmigraine=yes vs. migraine=no=1.51 (p=0.002); MODEL 3: ORmigraine=yes vs. migraine=no=1.56 (p=0.001)).ConclusionMigraine is an important PSRH-related factor. Comorbidities related to the physical dimension of health do not reduce the power of association between migraine and PRSH, while comorbidities related to the mental dimension reduce the power of association of migraine and other health conditions. The power of the association between migraine and PRSH is also independent of demographic/socioeconomic factors. We can also conclude that migraine seems to be a phenomenon that is in a bi-directional relationship with mental states (thus having an impact on PSRH) and is itself a stressor.

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Estimation of the impact of migraine on self-rated health: A cross-sectional study in Slovenia

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Zaletel-Kragelj

Eržen

et al. 2020

Slovenian Journal of Public Health

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“…The prevalence of elevations in blood pressure in Australian hospitals is currently unknown, in contrast to international studies 1,2 . The awareness of elevated blood pressure among inpatients has not been addressed in manner comparable to that of hypertension within the community 3 . There is also limited evidence to guide management of such elevations, particularly in the absence of signs and symptoms of target organ damage 4 .…”

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“…1,2 The awareness of elevated blood pressure among inpatients has not been addressed in manner comparable to that of hypertension within the community. 3 There is also limited evidence to guide management of such elevations, particularly in the absence of signs and symptoms…”

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Systolic blood pressure levels and mortality in Australian medical inpatients

Tsang,

Bacchi,

Kovoor

et al. 2023

J of Clinical Hypertension

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The epidemiology of elevations in blood pressure is incompletely characterized, particularly in Australia. Given the lack of evidence regarding the frequency and the optimal management of in‐hospital hypertension, the authors performed a multicenter retrospective cohort study of consecutive medical admissions in South Australia over a 2‐year period to investigate systolic blood pressure levels and their association with in‐hospital mortality. Among 16 896 inpatients, 76% had at least one systolic blood pressure reading of ≥140 mmHg and 11.7% of ≥180 mmHg during hospitalization. A statistically significant negative relationship was observed between having at least one reading ≥140 mmHg and a likelihood of in‐hospital mortality (odds ratio 0.41, 95% CI: 0.35 to 0.49, P < .001). Our results suggest that elevations in systolic blood pressure are common in Australian medical inpatients. However, the inverse association observed between systolic blood pressure values ≥140 mmHg and in‐hospital mortality warrants further research to determine the clinical significance and optimal management of blood pressure elevations in this group.

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“…For instance, in a study conducted on Chinese people, there was a substantial link between controlled blood pressure (BP) and excellent SRH (8). Furthermore, poor control of HTN and suboptimal SRH score in Australian patients were associated with a higher frequency of visiting general practitioners monthly (14). Although SRH's determinants have been evaluated in some nations; studies are scarce regarding SRH and its determinants in hypertensive patients in Iran.…”

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Self-rated health and its determinants in patients with hypertension in Isfahan in 2019

Mansouri,

Khosravi,

Mohammadifard

et al. 2023

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Background and Objectives: This article examines the self-rated health (SRH) and its determinants in Iranian patients with hypertension (HTN). SRH is a measure of satisfaction with social, mental, and physical health and has been widely used in public health research. The study aims to identify the factors that influence SRH among hypertensive patients in Iran. Material and Methods The data were obtained from a project evaluating the impact of hypertension guidelines on patient care. A total of 886 patients with essential HTN were included in the study. The patients' demographic and clinical characteristics, including education, income, comorbidities, and HTN control, were assessed. Results The results showed that higher education level and income were associated with better SRH. Patients without diabetes had higher SRH scores. Conclusion This study highlights the importance of socioeconomic factors and comorbidities in determining SRH among hypertensive patients in Iran. The findings can contribute to the development of interventions and strategies for improving HTN treatment and prevention in Middle Eastern countries.

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Hypertension Status and Associations with Self-Rated Health and General Practitioner Health Seeking in a Rural Australian Cohort

Cited by 9 publications

References 29 publications

Estimation of the impact of migraine on self-rated health: A cross-sectional study in Slovenia

Estimation of the impact of migraine on self-rated health: A cross-sectional study in Slovenia

Systolic blood pressure levels and mortality in Australian medical inpatients

Self-rated health and its determinants in patients with hypertension in Isfahan in 2019

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