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Kamara IF, Tengbe SM, Bah AJ, Nuwagira I, Ali DB, Koroma FF, Kamara RZ, Lakoh S, Sesay S, Russell JBW, Theobald S, Lyons M. Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and their risk factors in an informal settlement in Freetown, Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:783. [PMID: 38481202 PMCID: PMC10935859 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18158-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially hypertension and diabetes mellitus are on the increase in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Informal settlement dwellers exhibit a high prevalence of behavioural risk factors and are highly vulnerable to hypertension and diabetes. However, no study has assessed the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and NCDrisk factors among informal settlement dwellers in Sierra Leone. We conducted a study in June 2019 to determine the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and NCD risk factors among adults living in the largest Sierra Leonean informal settlement (KrooBay). METHODS AND MATERIALS We conducted a community-based cross-sectional survey among adults aged ≥ 35 years in the KrooBay community. Trained healthcare workers collected data on socio-demographic characteristics and self-reported health behaviours using the World Health Organization STEPwise surveillance questionnaire for chronic disease risk factors. Anthropometric, blood glucose, and blood pressure measurements were performed following standard procedures. Logistics regression was used for analysis and adjusted odd ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated to identify risk factors associated with hypertension. RESULTS Of the 418 participants, 242 (57%) were females and those below the age of 45 years accounted for over half (55.3%) of the participants. The prevalence of smoking was 18.2%, alcohol consumption was 18.8%, overweight was 28.2%, obesity was 17.9%, physical inactivity was 81.5%, and inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables was 99%. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 45.7% (95% CI 41.0-50.5%), systolic hypertension was 34.2% (95% CI 29.6-38.8%), diastolic blood pressure was 39.9% (95% CI 35.2-44.6), and participants with diabetes were 2.2% (95% CI 0.7-3.6%). Being aged ≥ 55 years (AOR = 7.35, 95% CI 1.49-36.39) and > 60 years (AOR 8.05; 95% CI 2.22-29.12), separated (AOR = 1.34; 95% 1.02-7.00), cohabitating (AOR = 6.68; 95% CL1.03-14.35), vocational (AOR = 3.65; 95% CI 1.81-7.39 ) and having a university education (AOR = 4.62; 95% CI 3.09-6.91) were found to be independently associated with hypertension. CONCLUSION The prevalence of hypertension,and NCD risk factors was high among the residents of the Kroobay informal settlement. We also noted a low prevalence of diabetes. There is an urgent need for the implementation of health education, promotion, and screening initiatives to reduce health risks so that these conditions will not overwhelm health services.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara
- World Health Organization Sierra Leone, 21A-B Riverside Drive, Off Kingharman Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, A.J.Momoh Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- World Health Organization Sierra Leone, 21A-B Riverside Drive, Off Kingharman Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Ministry of Health, 4th Floor, Youyi Building, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Ministry of Health, 4th Floor, Youyi Building, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- United States CDC Country Office, EOC, Wilkinson Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Ministry of Health, 4th Floor, Youyi Building, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Ministry of Health, 4th Floor, Youyi Building, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Ministry of Health, 4th Floor, Youyi Building, Freetown, Sierra Leone
- College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, A.J.Momoh Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, UK
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- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, UK
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Russell JBW, Koroma TR, Sesay S, Samura SK, Lakoh S, Bockarie A, Abiri OA, Conteh V, Conteh S, Smith M, Mahdi OZ, Lisk DR. Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome among adults in freetown, Sierra Leone: A comparative analysis of NCEP ATP III, IDF and harmonized ATP III criteria. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. CARDIOVASCULAR RISK AND PREVENTION 2024; 20:200236. [PMID: 38299125 PMCID: PMC10827589 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcrp.2024.200236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a global health concern, especially for low and middle-income countries with limited resources and information. The study's objective was to assess the prevalence of MetS in Freetown, Sierra Leone, using the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III), International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Harmonize ATP III. Additionally, we aimed to establish the concordance between these three different criteria used. Methods This community-based health screening survey was conducted from October 2019 to October 2022. A multistage stratified random design was used to select adults aged 20 years and above. Mean, interquartile range (IQR), and logistic regression were used for statistical analysis. The kappa coefficient statistics resolved the agreement between these defined criteria. Results The prevalence for NCEP ATP III, Harmonize ATP III and IDF criteria was 11.8 % (95 % CI: 9.0-15.15), 14.3 % (95 % CI: 11.3-18.0), and 8.5 % (95 % CI: 6.2-11.2), respectively for the 2394 selected adults. The kappa coefficient (κ) agreement between the MetS is: Harmonized ATP III and IDF criteria = [(208 (60.8 %); (κ = 0.62)]; Harmonized ATP III and NCEP ATP III = [(201 (58.7 %); (κ = 0.71)]; while IDF and NCEP ATP III was [(132 (38.6 %); (κ = 0.52)]. In the multivariable regression analysis, waist circumference correlated with all three MetS criteria: ATP III [AOR = 0.85; C.I 95 %: (0.40-1.78), p = 0.032], Harmonized ATP III [AOR = 1.14; C.I 95 %: (0.62-2.11), p = 0.024], IDF [AOR = 1.06; C.I 95 % (0.52-2.16), p = 0.018]. Conclusion We reported a high prevalence of MetS in Freetown, Sierra Leone and identified waist circumference as a major risk factor for MetS. This underscores the crucial role of health education and effective management of MetS in Sierra Leone.
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- James Baligeh Walter Russell
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences & Dentistry, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences & Dentistry, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Directorate of Non-Communicable Disease & Mental Health, Ministry of Health & Sanitation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Fourah Bah College, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences & Dentistry, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences & Dentistry, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences & Dentistry, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences & Dentistry, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Medicine, Choithrams Memorial Hospital, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences & Dentistry, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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