Prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among bank workers of Kathmandu

Abstract

Background: Bank workers are exposed to risk factors which make them a potential occupational risk group for hypertension and information on the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among bank workers in Nepal is very scarce.
 
 Objective: The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among bank employees in Kathmandu district.
 
 Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 416 bank employees of commercial banks of Kathmandu district. The information was obtained using a self-administered questionnaire in the workplace which included demographic information of individuals and other risk factors like alcohol,tobacco use and physical activity. Anthropometric measurements and blood pressure were recorded and hypertension was defined as per Joint National Committee VII criteria. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences version 23.
 
 Results: Prevalence of hypertension was found to be 11.3%. Of the 47 participants with hypertension, 40(85.1%) were known cases while 7(14.9%) were newly diagnosed. Age, gender, marital status, overweight (BMI ≥25), smoking, alcohol consumption, having diabetes, and family history of -hypertension were found to have significant association with hypertension in univariate analysis. The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that gender, having diabetes and physical activity had independent and significant association with hypertension.
 Conclusion: Based on the findings from the study, we can conclude that hypertension is significantly associated with gender, physical activity and diabetes. Measures for early detection of hypertension and diabetes are required and health education regarding lifestyle modifications is recommended.

Hypertension Risk Factors in Workers at the Depok City Service

“…The province with the highest hypertension prevalence is South Kalimantan Province at 44.13%, West Java at 39.6%, and East Kalimantan at 39.3% (3). West Java Province occupies the second position cholesterol levels, or diabetes, hence the importance of a multifunctional approach for effective hypertension risk reduction (5).…”

Manajemen Perawatan Pasien Hipertensi Kelompok Usia Dewasa-Very Old Berbasis Family Centered Nursing Di Masa Transisi Endemi Covid-19

“…Prevalensi hipertensi yang masih tinggi dapat disebabkan oleh factor seperti manajemen gaya hidup yang tidak sehat yang dapat memperbesar risiko atau kecenderungan seseorang menderita hipertensi [6]. Gaya hidup yang menetap dan perubahan pola makan yang tidak sesuai bertindak bersama-sama sebagai faktor risiko yang mempengaruhi seseorang dan menyebabkan penyakit [7].…”