Prevalence and Determinants of Hypertension and High Normal Blood Pressure Among Young Adult Saudi Females

Al-Mohaissen, Maha A.; Al-Obaid, Qumasha; AlGhamdi, Wafa A.; Al-Alyani, Haneen; Dahman, Sheima M.; Al-Wahhabi, Nora A.; Al-Awaji, Noura; Lee, Terry

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“…This figure increases to 48.4% mong university students (33), and further increases are expected with time (34). While many prior studies from Saudi Arabia have recommended focusing on the modifiable risk factors for hypertension as a preventive and therapeutic measure (15,31,33,35), this goal remains far from reach due to the huge gap between knowledge and attitudes and practices among young adults. Despite having good knowledge, few young Saudis actually adopt healthy lifestyle measures to reduce their cardiovascular risk (33).…”

Section: Hypertension In Young Saudismentioning

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“…We re-analysed the data of 518 adult Saudi females aged 17-29 years who participated in a hypertension survey conducted in 2016 on undergraduate and postgraduate students at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh. We evaluated the change in the prevalence of hypertension among these young women following the introduction of the 2017/ACC/AHA guideline using the new thresholds (15).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The participants were enrolled prospectively during the period from 1 January 2016 to 15 April 2016. The sampling is detailed in the original study (15). With 530 participants, the estimated prevalence would be expected to have a precision of 2% with alpha 0.05 (16).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The questionnaire and method of data collection has been described previously (15). In brief, following approval of the study by our Institutional Review Board, the students were invited to participate in the study.…”

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“…With the evidence showing that lower BP values result in reduced mortality and morbidity (2), establishing the true prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors in the community, particularly among the young, becomes a necessity. This information is important for health care planning including early diagnosis, management and prevention campaigns, with the aim of reducing future hypertension and related complications (15). Women have a greater projected hypertension prevalence compared with men, particularly in the age groups 35-64 years (34), and had a greater risk for stroke compared with men.…”

Section: Early Detection Of Hypertension In Young Womenmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Hypertension Guideline on the prevalence of hypertension in young Saudi women

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Background: The diagnostic criteria for hypertension have recently been redefined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA). Data on the new prevalence of hypertension in different countries are emerging, but none, to date, from Saudi Arabia. Aim: This study aimed to determine the impact of the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guideline on the prevalence and determinants of hypertension in young Saudi women. Methods: 518 female college students, 17-29 years of age were prospectively enrolled in a survey during the period from January 1, 2016, to April 15, 2016 at Princess Nourah University. The participants completed a previously validated questionnaire, that assessed their risk factors for hypertension, and their blood pressure, weight and height were measured. Results: Application of the 2017 ACC/AHA diagnostic criteria resulted in approximately 7-fold increase in the prevalence of hypertension, from 4.1% to 27.1% (P < 0.001). At a cutoff value of ≥140/90, hypertension was significantly associated with increased age, increased body mass index (BMI), increased heart rate, history of chronic illnesses, prior diagnosis with diabetes mellitus and family history of hypertension. Whereas, with the ≥130/80 cutoff value, only increased BMI and heart rate were significant predictors (P < 0.001).

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Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of young-onset hypertension in Malaysia, 2006–2015

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The continuous presence of elevated blood pressure (BP) when young is a strong predictor of future cardiovascular risk. This study aimed to elucidate the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of young-onset hypertension (YOH) in Malaysia during the period 2006–2015. Data on respondents aged 18–39 diagnosed with YOH according to the 7th Joint National Committee Report (USA) were extracted from three National Health and Morbidity Surveys (2006, 2011, and 2015). The prevalence of YOH remained stable: 17.7%, 95% CI [17.0, 18.3] in 2006, 17.0%, 95% CI [16.0, 17.9] in 2011 and 18.4%, 95% CI [17.4, 19.4] in 2015. Awareness, treatment and control rates were suboptimal; 15% were aware of their diagnosis, of which less than 50% were on treatment and less than 40% who were on treatment had their BP controlled. Trend analysis revealed a significant increase in YOH prevalence among urban dwellers; those with no formal and tertiary education and middle-income earners. YOH awareness and treatment rates were lower among respondents <30 years; however, when treated, this group achieved overall better control rates. Females had higher awareness and treatment rates, but lower control. Treatment rates remained stable for all ethnicities with the exception of Chinese, which decreased. This study narrows the knowledge gap on YOH epidemiology in Malaysia by providing crucial information on the pervasiveness of hypertension among young adults. Results can be used to develop non-communicable disease policies and health promotion strategies specially targeted at young adults who are in the prime of life.

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Prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension in the Middle East region: a systematic review & meta-analysis

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Prevalence and Determinants of Hypertension and High Normal Blood Pressure Among Young Adult Saudi Females

Cited by 6 publications

References 18 publications

Impact of the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Hypertension Guideline on the prevalence of hypertension in young Saudi women

Impact of the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Hypertension Guideline on the prevalence of hypertension in young Saudi women

Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of young-onset hypertension in Malaysia, 2006–2015

Prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension in the Middle East region: a systematic review & meta-analysis

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