Recent advances in hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa

Ogah, Okechukwu S; Rayner, Brian

doi:10.1136/heartjnl-2012-303227

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“…This study finding showed consistent results between income and HTN from many low and middle income countries. 28 This finding indicates that in the context of the developing country having a higher income is not necessarily protective of health probably due to their lifestyle. These groups may use this income to provide more resources that may be used mostly for purchasing calorie-dense foods and in some instances it is a cause of sedentary lifestyles which are the underlying risk factors of HTN.…”

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Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among school teachers in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Background: School teachers in urban area are experiencing sedentary life style behaviors. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension (HTN) among school teachers in Dhaka city.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from May to October of 2017. Total 323 school teachers in Dhaka city aged between 25-59 years were enrolled using cluster random sampling technique. Data on socio-demographic profile, different risk factors, co-morbidities, family history and blood pressure (BP) were recorded. HTN was recorded according to pre-defined criteria. Factors associated with HTN analyzed by Chi-square test (χ2).Results: The prevalence of HTN among school teachers was 52%. The mean ± SD age was 46.5±7.8 years. Majority teachers (52%) were earning between 20,000 and 50,000 Bangladeshi Taka per month and about 61.6% had service duration >15 years. Development of HTN was significantly associated with age, monthly family income and service duration (p=0.001). Majority participants were female (65.6%) and female to male ratio was 1.9:1. Female teachers were more hypertensive compared to male (68% vs 32%). Taking extra salt (OR 1.977, 95% CI 1.269-3.079), low intake of fresh vegetables (OR 2.048, 95% CI 1.228-3.416), higher waist circumference (OR 1.990, 95% CI 1.006-3.933) and mental distress (OR 1.724, 95% CI 1.045-2.844) were found to be significantly associated with HTN.Conclusions:The prevalence of HTN was higher among the study participants. Building awareness by promoting healthy life style and behaviors for prevention and control of HTN should be given importance among teachers.

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Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among school teachers in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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“…LIMITED HEALTH CARE CAPACITY 15,16 In much of Africa, there is limited capacity of the health care system to screen, diagnose, treat, and control Strengthen the health care system to increase its capacity to address hypertension and other NCDs and risk factors, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and control. Develop innovative community resources for the prevention and control of hypertension, including reliance on and training of a variety of health care workers (task sharing or shifting) to strengthen the capacity of primary health care to manage the large number of persons with hypertension and/or cardiovascular risk.…”

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High Blood Pressure in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Why Prevention, Detection, and Control are Urgent and Important

Campbell

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Schutte

et al. 2015

J of Clinical Hypertension

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“…Adequate control of blood pressure (BP) is important in order to reduce its morbidity and mortality (Aronow, 2012;Ogah and Rayner, 2013). Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular risk factor in Nigeria (Ogah et al, 2012).…”

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Antihypertensive regimen and blood pressure control in patients with hypertension in a tertiary hospital in Zaria-Nigeria

Mohammed¹,

Labaran²,

Wada³

et al. 2018

Bayero J. Pure App. Sci.

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Hypertension is a major public health problem worldwide. In Nigeria, records have shown an increasing prevalence with suboptimal evaluation of blood pressure (BP) control. Generally, antihypertensives have recorded significant successes in BP control over the years. This study was aimed at investigating antihypertensive regimens and BP control in patients with hypertension. The study was a retrospective study on randomly selected hypertensive patients receiving treatments in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria. Patients' demographics, co-morbidities, BP readings and antihypertensives were collected from the patients' case files using a semi-structured Performa between July, 2013 and June, 2015. Data obtained were presented in charts and figures as percentages. A total of 94 patients were captured in the study. The patients were mostly females (71.3%) and between the ages of 41-60 years (64.0%). Combination therapy with mostly diuretics (bendroflumethiazide and hydrochlorothiazide) were recorded (91.0%). Overall BP control was low (35.1%). In conclusion, the study revealed maximal utilization of antihypertensive combination therapy with a poor overall BP control. A non-pharmacological approach alongside rational use of the antihypertensive regimen is encouraged.

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Recent advances in hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa

Cited by 115 publications

References 47 publications

Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among school teachers in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among school teachers in Dhaka, Bangladesh

High Blood Pressure in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Why Prevention, Detection, and Control are Urgent and Important

Antihypertensive regimen and blood pressure control in patients with hypertension in a tertiary hospital in Zaria-Nigeria

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