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Adeola J, Obiezu F, Odukoya O, Igwilo U, Usinoma A, Bahiru E, May FP. Barriers and Facilitators to Risk Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease in Hypertensive Patients in Nigeria. Ann Glob Health 2023; 89:88. [PMID: 38107602 PMCID: PMC10723016 DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4131] [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: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Background In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the prevalence of hypertension is increasing due to many factors like rapid population growth, globalization, stress, and urbanization. We aimed to characterize the perceptions of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among individuals with hypertension living in Nigeria and identify barriers and facilitators to optimal hypertension management. Methods This cross-sectional survey study was conducted at a large teaching hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. We used a convenient sample of males and females, aged 18 or older, with a diagnosis of hypertension who presented for outpatient visits in the cardiology, nephrology, or family medicine clinics between November 1 and 30, 2020. A semiquantitative approach was utilized with a survey consisting of closed and open-ended questionnaires focused on patient knowledge, perceptions of CVD risk, and barriers and facilitators of behavioral modifications to reduce CVD risk. Results There were 256 subjects, and 62% were female. The mean age was 58.3 years (standard deviation (SD) = 12.6). The mean duration of the hypertension diagnosis was 10.1 years. Most participants were quite knowledgeable about hypertension; however, we observed some knowledge gaps, including a belief that too much "worrying or overthinking" was a major cause of hypertension and that an absence of symptoms indicated that hypertension was under control. Barriers to hypertension management include age, discomfort or pain, and lack of time as barriers to exercise. Tasteless meals and having to cook for multiple household members were barriers to decreasing salt intake. Cost and difficulty obtaining medications were barriers to medication adherence. Primary facilitators were family support or encouragement and incorporating lifestyle modifications into daily routines. Conclusion We identified knowledge gaps about hypertension and CVD among our study population. These gaps enable opportunities to develop targeted interventions by healthcare providers, healthcare systems, and local governments. Our findings also help in the promotion of community-based interventions that address barriers to hypertension control and promote community and family involvement in hypertension management in these settings.
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- Janet Adeola
- David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos and Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos and Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos and Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
- UCLA Center for Cancer Prevention and Control Research, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity and Department of Health Policy and Management, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Getaneh FT, Tesfaw LM, Dessie ZG, Derebe MA. Joint modeling of longitudinal changes of blood pressure and time to remission of hypertensive patients receiving treatment: Bayesian approach. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281782. [PMID: 36795795 PMCID: PMC9934326 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hypertension is a widespread condition when the blood's force on the artery walls is extremely high to develop adverse health effects. This paper aimed to jointly model the longitudinal change of blood pressures (systolic and diastolic) and time to the first remission of hypertensive outpatients receiving treatment. METHODS A retrospective study design was used to collect appropriate data on longitudinal changes in blood pressure and time-to-event from the medical charts of 301 hypertensive outpatients under follow-up at Felege Hiwot referral hospital, Ethiopia. The data exploration was done using summary statistics measures, individual profile plots, Kaplan-Meier plots, and log-rank tests. To get wide-ranging information about the progression, joint multivariate models were employed. RESULTS A total of 301 hypertensive patients who take treatment was taken from Felege Hiwot referral hospital recorded between Sep. 2018 to Feb. 2021. Of this 153 (50.8%) were male, and 124 (49.2%) were residents from rural areas. About 83(27.6%), 58 (19.3%), 82 (27.2%), and 25 (8.3%) have a history of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and HIV respectively. The median time of hypertensive patients to have first remission time was 11 months. The hazard of the patient's first remission time for males was 0.63 times less likely than the hazard for females. The time to attain the first remission for patients who had a history of diabetes mellitus was 46% lower than for those who had no history of diabetes mellitus. CONCLUSION Blood pressure dynamics significantly affect the time to the first remission of hypertensive outpatients receiving treatment. The patients who had a good follow-up, lower BUN, lower serum calcium, lower serum sodium, lower hemoglobin, and take the treatment enalapril showed an opportunity in decreasing their blood pressure. This compels patients to experience the first remission early. Besides, age, patient's history of diabetes, patient's history of cardiovascular disease, and treatment type were the joint determinant factors for the longitudinal change of BP and the first remission time. The Bayesian joint model approach provides specific dynamic predictions, wide-ranging information about the disease transitions, and better knowledge of disease etiology.
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- Department of Statistics, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Statistics, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Akhtar S, Babiker F, Akhtar UA, Benter IF. Mitigating Cardiotoxicity of Dendrimers: Angiotensin-(1-7) via Its Mas Receptor Ameliorates PAMAM-Induced Cardiac Dysfunction in the Isolated Mammalian Heart. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122673. [PMID: 36559167 PMCID: PMC9781033 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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AIM The influence of the physiochemical properties of dendrimer nanoparticles on cardiac contractility and hemodynamics are not known. Herein, we investigated (a) the effect of polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer generation (G7, G6, G5, G4 and G3) and surface chemistry (-NH2, -COOH and -OH) on cardiac function in mammalian hearts following ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury, and (b) determined if any PAMAM-induced cardiotoxicity could be mitigated by Angiotensin-(1-7) (Ang-(1-7), a cardioprotective agent. METHODS Hearts isolated from male Wistar rats underwent regional I/R and/or treatment with different PAMAM dendrimers, Ang-(1-7) or its MAS receptors antagonists. Thirty minutes of regional ischemia through ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery was followed by 30 min of reperfusion. All treatments were initiated 5 min prior to reperfusion and maintained during the first 10 min of reperfusion. Cardiac function parameters for left ventricular contractility, hemodynamics and vascular dynamics data were acquired digitally, whereas cardiac enzymes and infarct size were used as measures of cardiac injury. RESULTS Treatment of isolated hearts with increasing doses of G7 PAMAM dendrimer progressively exacerbated recovery of cardiac contractility and hemodynamic parameters post-I/R injury. Impairment of cardiac function was progressively less on decreasing dendrimer generation with G3 exhibiting little or no cardiotoxicity. Cationic PAMAMs (-NH2) were more toxic than anionic (-COOH), with neutral PAMAMs (-OH) exhibiting the least cardiotoxicity. Cationic G7 PAMAM-induced cardiac dysfunction was significantly reversed by Ang-(1-7) administration. These cardioprotective effects of Ang-(1-7) were significantly revoked by administration of the MAS receptor antagonists, A779 and D-Pro7-Ang-(1-7). CONCLUSIONS PAMAM dendrimers can impair the recovery of hearts from I/R injury in a dose-, dendrimer-generation-(size) and surface-charge dependent manner. Importantly, PAMAM-induced cardiotoxicity could be mitigated by Ang-(1-7) acting through its MAS receptor. Thus, this study highlights the activation of Ang-(1-7)/Mas receptor axis as a novel strategy to overcome dendrimer-induced cardiotoxicity.
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- Saghir Akhtar
- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
- Correspondence: (S.A.); (F.B.)
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- Departments of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Science Center, Kuwait University, Safat P.O. Box 24923, Kuwait
- Correspondence: (S.A.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Faculty of Medicine, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta 99628, North Cyprus, Turkey
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Gum Arabic protects the rat heart from ischemia/reperfusion injury through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant pathways. Sci Rep 2022; 12:17235. [PMID: 36241904 PMCID: PMC9568585 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-22097-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Gum Arabic (GA) is a plant exudate with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. GA has shown promise in protection from and treatment of kidney failure, however, its role in the protection of the heart from ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) has not been investigated. This study investigated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Gum Arabic (GA) in the protection of the heart against ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Langendorff-perfused Wistar rat hearts were divided into seven groups. One group which was subjected to I/R with no other treatment served as the control group. The second group was subjected to buffer perfusion with no ischemia (sham group). The third group was perfused with GA in the absence of ischemia (sham + GA). The rest of the hearts were isolated from rats that had been treated with GA for 4 or 2 weeks in the drinking water, or GA that had been infused intravenously 2 h before sacrifice or added to perfusion buffer at reperfusion. Hemodynamics data were digitally computed; infarct size was measured using 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining and cardiomyocyte injury was assessed by quantifying creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) enzymes. The total oxidants (TOS) and antioxidants (TAS), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines levels were estimated by ELISA. GA treatment for 2 weeks, 4 weeks or 2 hours before sacrifice resulted in a significant (P < 0.05) improvement in cardiac hemodynamics and reduction in infarct size and cardiac enzyme levels compared to respective controls. However, GA administration at the time of reperfusion did not protect the hearts against I/R injury. Furthermore, GA treatment decreased the pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines levels. The levels of TOS in the effluent were significantly decreased (P < 0.05) and SOD levels were significantly (P < 0.05) increased by GA administration. GA protected the heart against I/R injury when administered for 2 or 4 weeks or when infused 2 hours before sacrifice. GA treatment decreased the total oxidants levels, the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 protein levels and increases SOD and anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 protein levels.
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Pallangyo P, Komba M, Mkojera ZS, Kisenge PR, Bhalia S, Mayala H, Kifai E, Richard MK, Khanbhai K, Wibonela S, Millinga J, Yeyeye R, Njau NF, Odemary TK, Janabi M. Medication Adherence and Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Outpatients Attending a Tertiary Cardiovascular Hospital in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study. Integr Blood Press Control 2022; 15:97-112. [PMID: 35991354 PMCID: PMC9390787 DOI: 10.2147/ibpc.s374674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Notwithstanding the availability of effective treatments, asymptomatic nature and the interminable treatment length, adherence to medication remains a substantial challenge among patients with hypertension. Suboptimal adherence to BP-lowering agents is a growing global concern that is associated with the substantial worsening of disease, increased service utilization and health-care cost escalation. This study aimed to explore medication adherence and its associated factors among hypertension outpatients attending a tertiary-level cardiovascular hospital in Tanzania. Methods The pill count adherence ratio (PCAR) was used to compute adherence rate. In descriptive analyses, adherence was dichotomized and consumption of less than 80% of the prescribed medications was used to denote poor adherence. Logistic regression analyses was used to determine factors associated with adherence. Results A total of 849 outpatients taking antihypertensive drugs for ≥1 month prior to recruitment were randomly enrolled in this study. The mean age was 59.9 years and about two-thirds were females. Overall, a total of 653 (76.9%) participants had good adherence and 367 (43.2%) had their blood pressure controlled. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed; lack of a health insurance (OR 0.5, 95% CI 0.3–0.7, p<0.01), last BP measurement >1 week (OR 0.6, 95% CI 0.4–0.8, p<0.01), last clinic attendance >1 month (OR 0.4, 95% CI 0.3–0.6, p<0.001), frequent unavailability of drugs (OR 0.6, 95% CI 0.3–0.9, p = 0.03), running out of medication before the next appointment (OR 0.6, 95% CI 0.4–0.9, p = 0.01) and stopping medications when asymptomatic (OR 0.6, 95% CI 0.4–0.8, p<0.001) to be independent associated factors for poor adherence. Conclusion A substantial proportion of hypertensive outpatients in this tertiary-level setting had good medication adherence. Nonetheless, observed suboptimal blood pressure control regardless of a fairly satisfactory adherence rate suggests that lifestyle modification plays a central role in hypertension management.
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- Pedro Pallangyo
- Unit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.,Directorate of Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Unit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Unit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Unit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.,Directorate of Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Directorate of Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Directorate of Clinical Support Services, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Directorate of Clinical Support Services, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Directorate of Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Unit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.,Directorate of Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Directorate of Nursing, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Directorate of Nursing, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Directorate of Nursing, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Directorate of Clinical Support Services, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Directorate of Clinical Support Services, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Directorate of Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Abdisa L, Girma S, Lami M, Hiko A, Yadeta E, Geneti Y, Balcha T, Assefa N, Letta S. Uncontrolled hypertension and associated factors among adult hypertensive patients on follow-up at public hospitals, Eastern Ethiopia: A multicenter study. SAGE Open Med 2022; 10:20503121221104442. [PMID: 35769491 PMCID: PMC9234929 DOI: 10.1177/20503121221104442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of uncontrolled
hypertension and associated factors among adult hypertensive patients on
follow-up at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 415 hypertensive
patients in Eastern Ethiopia from June 15 to July 15, 2021. A systematic
random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data
were collected through face-to-face interviews and reviewing patients’
charts. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were
performed to identify factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension. Results: This study revealed that magnitude of uncontrolled hypertension was 48% (95%
confidence interval = 43.1%−52.8%). Being male (adjusted odds ratio = 2.05,
95% confidence interval = 1.29–3.26), age ⩾55 years (adjusted odds
ratio = 3.16, 95% confidence interval = 1.96–5.08), non-adherence to
medication (adjusted odds ratio = 1.83, 95% confidence
interval = 1.14–2.94), low diet quality (adjusted odds ratio = 4.04, 95%
confidence interval = 2.44–8.44), physically inactive (adjusted odds
ratio = 3.20, 95% confidence interval = 1.84–5.56), and having comorbidity
(adjusted odds ratio = 3.04, 95% confidence interval = 1.90–4.85) were
significantly associated with uncontrolled hypertension. Conclusions: In our sample of hypertensive patients on follow-up at public hospitals in
Eastern Ethiopia, half had uncontrolled hypertension. Older age, male sex,
non-adherence to antihypertensive medication, low diet quality, physically
inactive, and having comorbidity were found to be predictors of uncontrolled
hypertension. Therefore, sustained health education on self-care practices
with special emphasis on older, males, and patients with comorbid
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- Lemesa Abdisa
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
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Maksimov SA, Balanova YA, Shalnova SA, Muromtseva GA, Kapustina AV, Drapkina OM. Regional living conditions and the prevalence, awareness, treatment, control of hypertension at the individual level in Russia. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:202. [PMID: 35094684 PMCID: PMC8801098 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-12645-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
The objective of our study was to investigate the associations of characteristics inherent in large Russian Federation (RF) regions with prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension at the individual level.
Methods
Regional characteristics were obtained from the official website of the Federal State Statistics Service of the RF. We employed principal component analysis to reduce the dimensionality of data, which allowed defining five integral regional indices. Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension were assessed from the data of the cross-sectional stage of ESSE-RF study conducted in 2013–2014. The final sample included 19,791 patients from 12 RF regions. Generalized estimating equations were used to identify the associations of regional indices with prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension at the individual level, taking into consideration nested data structures (study subjects in the regions).
Results
The index characterizing deterioration of social living conditions and societal marginalization exhibited positive associations with the prevalence of hypertension among men (OR = 1.18; 95% CI: 1.05–1.32) and elderly people (OR = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.02–1.32). Moreover, deterioration in the social environment was associated with a reduction in treatment (OR = 0.76; 95% CI: 0.64–0.90) and control of hypertension (OR = 0.79; 95% CI: 0.69–0.90). Hypertension awareness was directly connected with demographic crisis (OR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.02–1.25) and augmented industrial development (OR = 1.15; 95% CI: 1.01–1.33) in the regions. The association of regional living conditions with the prevalence of hypertension is relatively weak, compared to predictors at the individual level, but this influence is important for awareness, treatment and control of hypertension.
Conclusion
The study contributed to evaluating the associations of the vital characteristics inherent in population of large RF regions with arterial hypertension prevalence, as well as with awareness, treatment and control of this disease. Our results provided original insights from the standpoint of cardiovascular disease epidemiology in the RF, as well as in the context of investigating the impact of living conditions on population health.
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Matshazi DM, Weale CJ, Erasmus RT, Kengne AP, Davids SFG, Raghubeer S, Hector S, Davison GM, Matsha TE. MicroRNA Profiles in Normotensive and Hypertensive South African Individuals. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:645541. [PMID: 33937359 PMCID: PMC8085261 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.645541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Hypertension has a complex pathogenesis and symptoms appear in advanced disease. Dysregulation of gene expression regulatory factors like microRNAs has been reported in disease development. Identifying biomarkers which could help understand the pathogenesis and prognosis of hypertension is essential. The study's objective was to investigate microRNA expression profiles according to participant blood pressure status. Next generation sequencing was used to identify microRNAs in the whole blood of 48 body mass index-, smoking- and age-matched normotensive (n = 12), screen-detected hypertensive (n = 16) and known hypertensive (n = 20) female participants. Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction was used to validate the next generation sequencing findings in a larger, independent sample of 84 men and 179 women. Using next generation sequencing, 30 dysregulated microRNAs were identified and miR-1299 and miR-30a-5p were the most significantly differentially expressed. Both microRNAs were upregulated in known hypertensives or screen-detected hypertensives compared to the normotensives. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis indicated possible involvement of platelet activation, calcium signaling and aldosterone synthesis pathways. Further validation of miR-1299 and miR-30a-5p using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction confirmed sequencing results while yielding new findings. These findings demonstrate microRNA dysregulation in hypertension and their expression may be related to genes and biological pathways essential for blood pressure homeostasis.
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- Don M Matshazi
- South African Medical Research Council/Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cardiometabolic Health Research Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- South African Medical Research Council/Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cardiometabolic Health Research Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, National Health Laboratory Service and Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.,Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- South African Medical Research Council/Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cardiometabolic Health Research Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- South African Medical Research Council/Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cardiometabolic Health Research Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- South African Medical Research Council/Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cardiometabolic Health Research Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- South African Medical Research Council/Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cardiometabolic Health Research Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- South African Medical Research Council/Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cardiometabolic Health Research Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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Gouda E, Babiker F. Micronized flavonoid fraction Daflon 500 protects heart against ischemia–reperfusion injury: an old medicine for a new target. ALL LIFE 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/26895293.2020.1832921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Eman Gouda
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Science Center, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Science Center, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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Aberhe W, Mariye T, Bahrey D, Zereabruk K, Hailay A, Mebrahtom G, Gemechu K, Medhin B. Prevalence and factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension among adult hypertensive patients on follow-up at Northern Ethiopia, 2019: cross-sectional study. Pan Afr Med J 2020; 36:187. [PMID: 32952831 PMCID: PMC7467626 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2020.36.187.23312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction uncontrolled hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular, renal, and cerebrovascular morbidities and mortalities. This study aims to assess the prevalence and factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension among adult hypertensive patients. Methods: hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select 396 hypertensive patients. Respondents were interviewed and their medical charts were reviewed using pretested structured questionnaire. Bivariable logistic regression was employed to examine the crude associations between the outcome variable and determinant variables. This was followed by multivariable logistic regression analysis using those variables with P-value ≤ 0.25 in the bivariable analysis. Results of the total 396 hypertensive patients the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension was found to be 48.6%. One fourth (26.1%), 231(59.1%), 289(73.9%), and 151(38.6%) hypertensive respondents were non adherent to anti-hypertensive medication, physical exercise, low salt diet, and weight management respectively. Age ≥50 years old (AOR = 2.33, 95%CI: 1.25, 4.35), non-adherence to anti-hypertensive medication, (AOR = 1.82 95%CI: 1.08, 3.04), non-adherence to physical exercise (AOR = 1.79 95%CI: 1.13, 2.83), non-adherence to low-salt diet (AOR = 1.98 95%CI: 1.18,3.31), and non-adherence to weight management (AOR = 2.06, 95%CI: 1.31, 3.23) were significantly associated with uncontrolled hypertension. Conclusion the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension was high. Older hypertensive patients, non-adherent to their medications, physical inactivity, non-adherent to low salt diet and non-adherent to weight management were more likely to have uncontrolled hypertension. Therefore, more effort should be dedicated to those identified modifiable risk factors to maximize blood pressure control.
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- Woldu Aberhe
- School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Aksum University, Tigray, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Aksum University, Tigray, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Aksum University, Tigray, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Aksum University, Tigray, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Aksum University, Tigray, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Aksum University, Tigray, Ethiopia
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- College of Health Sciences and School of Nursing, Adigrat University, Tigray, Ethiopia
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- College of Health Sciences and School of Nursing, Samara University, Samara, Afar, Ethiopia
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Akl C, Akik C, Ghattas H, Obermeyer CM. The cascade of care in managing hypertension in the Arab world: a systematic assessment of the evidence on awareness, treatment and control. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:835. [PMID: 32493255 PMCID: PMC7268748 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08678-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertension is a leading risk factor for mortality and morbidity globally and in the Arab world. We summarize the evidence on awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension, to assess the extent of gaps in the hypertension continuum of care. We also assess the influence of gender and other social determinants at each level of the cascade of care. METHODS We searched MEDLINE and SSCI databases for studies published between 2000 and 2017, reporting the rates of awareness, treatment or control of hypertension and/or their determinants in the Arab region. We included sources on both general populations and on clinical populations. The review process was based on the PRISMA guidelines. We present rates on the three stages of the care cascade corresponding to (1) awareness (2) treatment and (3) control of blood pressure, and estimated the losses that occur when moving from one stage to another. We also take stock of the evidence on social determinants and assess the statistical significance of gender differences in awareness, treatment and control. RESULTS Data from 73 articles were included. Substantial proportions of hypertensives were lost at each step of the hypertension care continuum, with more missed opportunities for care resulting from lack of awareness of hypertension and from uncontrolled blood pressure. More than 40% and 19% of all hypertensive individuals were found to be unaware and to have uncontrolled blood pressure, respectively, but among individuals diagnosed with hypertension, less than 21% were untreated. Awareness rates were higher among women than men but this advantage was not consistently translated into better blood pressure control rates among women. CONCLUSIONS This analysis of the cascade of care indicates that barriers to proper diagnosis and adequate control are greater than barriers to delivery of treatment, and discusses potential factors that may contribute to the gaps in delivery.
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- Christelle Akl
- Center for Research on Population and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107-2020 Lebanon
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- Center for Research on Population and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107-2020 Lebanon
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- Center for Research on Population and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107-2020 Lebanon
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- Center for Research on Population and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107-2020 Lebanon
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Mirzaei M, Mirzaei M, Bagheri B, Dehghani A. Awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension and related factors in adult Iranian population. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:667. [PMID: 32397990 PMCID: PMC7216488 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08831-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertension, known as the silent killer, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Awareness and treatment of hypertension is not appropriate in the world, and this has led to an increase in mortality and morbidity caused by uncontrolled hypertension. This study aims to estimate awareness, treated, and controlled hypertensive and relevant predictors in an adult Iranian population. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 10,000 adults aged 20-69 years in Yazd, Iran. They were selected through multi-stage random cluster sampling in 2015-2016. Blood pressure was measured three-time with standard protocol by trained health workers. Those with a positive history of hypertension and using anti-hypertensive drugs, prescribed by a physician, were considered hypertensive. Hypertension was defined as systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic BP of ≥90 mmHg. Uncontrolled hypertension was defined in accordance with recommended treatment targets by the Joint National Committee (JNC7). Logistic regression was used to assess the predictors of hypertension awareness, treatment and control. RESULTS The prevalence of hypertension was 37.3%, and the prevalence of pre-hypertension was 46.4%. 49.7% of People with hypertension were aware of their disease, and 71.5% of them were using antihypertensive drugs prescribed by physicians. Blood pressure was controlled in 38.9% of the treated patients. In the adjusted model, older age, female sex, and history of diabetes mellitus were positively associated with higher awareness. High physical activity, tobacco smoking, and diabetes are the only predictors of treated high blood pressure. Younger age, female sex, and higher education were determinants of controlled hypertension. Having health insurance was significantly correlated with awareness and control of hypertension. CONCLUSION Hypertension is a public health problem in this population, which is not well controlled. Half of the patients were unaware. Intervention for increased screening coverage is needed. It should plan to raise public awareness about hypertension and improve hypertension control under the supervision of physicians. Implement a family physician program is recommended in the health system.
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- Mohsen Mirzaei
- Yazd Cardiovascular Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Yazd Cardiovascular Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Shahediah Cohort Study, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Yazd, Iran
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Deora S, Mathur D, Kaushik A, Bhardwaj P, Singh K. Awareness, medication adherence, and diet pattern among hypertensive patients attending teaching institution in western Rajasthan, India. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:2342-2349. [PMID: 32754499 PMCID: PMC7380809 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_193_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Hypertension is an important disease of public health concern. Awareness and medication adherence with diet modification have an important effect on the control of blood pressure and its associated morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the awareness of hypertension, medication adherence, and dietary pattern in hypertensive population of western Rajasthan. Materials and Methods: The study was hospital based cross-sectional. Blood pressure measurements were taken in a sitting position in right arm after a 5-min rest using nonmercury sphygmomanometer and required cuff size. A prevalidated and pretested questionnaire for the assessment of awareness of hypertension was used. Results: Out of the total 384 patients, the majority of the patients were males (62.5%). There was a statistically significant difference found in awareness of hypertension among rural and urban patients. Nonadherence to antihypertensive medications was seen more in males (60.0%) as compared to females (40.0%). The most common reason for nonadherence was found to be forgetfulness (27.6%) followed by poor knowledge about the hypertension and ignorance of long-term treatment (22.9%). Out of the total hypertensive patient studied, 54.9% were taking normal salt intake and 45.1% of the subjects were found to be taking excess intake of salt. Interpretation and Conclusions: In the present study, good awareness about hypertension was found with urban patients. Among all the variables, education and employment status showed a positive and significant association with awareness. The most common reason of poor adherence was found to be forgetfulness behavior followed by poor knowledge and lack of awareness about hypertension.
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Nakalema I, Kaddumukasa M, Nakibuuka J, Okello E, Sajatovic M, Katabira E. Prevalence, patterns and factors associated with hypertensive crises in Mulago hospital emergency department; a cross-sectional study. Afr Health Sci 2019; 19:1757-1767. [PMID: 31149006 PMCID: PMC6531930 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v19i1.52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Hypertension is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and it's the single most important modifiable stroke risk factor, yet it's control is not routinely emphasized. The prevalence, pattern and factors associated with hypertensive urgencies and emergencies in Uganda is not well established. A cross-sectional study, was conducted between November 2015 and February 2016, using a complete clinical examination and pre-tested standardized questionnaire subjects were enrolled. The prevalence of hypertensive crises and associations of demographic and clinical factors determined using logistic regression. Results The prevalence of hypertensive crises was 5.1%, (203/4000) of all admissions at the medical section of the accident and emergency ward of Mulago National Referral Hospital. The hypertensive urgencies and emergencies accounted for 32.5% and 67.5% respectively among study subjects with hypertension. Among those with hypertensive crises, 41.1% were aged 45–65 years and half were female. Self-reported compliance was significantly different between those with hypertensive crisis compared to non-hypertensive crisis with OR; (95% CI) 52.4; (24.5 — 111.7), p-value =<0.001. Acute stroke was the commonest hypertensive emergency. Conclusion Hypertensive emergencies are common and significantly associated with poor compliance to prescribed anti-hypertensive drugs. Acute stroke is the commonest presentation in our setting.
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- Irene Nakalema
- Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences Makerere University, P. O. Box 7072 Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences Makerere University, P. O. Box 7072 Kampala, Uganda
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- Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital, P.O Box 7051 Kampala, Uganda
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- Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital, P. O. Box 7051 Kampala, Uganda
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- Neurological and Behavioral Outcome Center, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University
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- Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences Makerere University, P. O. Box 7072 Kampala, Uganda
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Noubiap JJ, Nansseu JR, Endomba FT, Ngouo A, Nkeck JR, Nyaga UF, Kaze AD, Bigna JJ. Active smoking among people with diabetes mellitus or hypertension in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2019; 9:588. [PMID: 30679752 PMCID: PMC6345945 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-37858-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 12/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The objective was to summarize existing data on the prevalence of active tobacco smoking among patients with hypertension or diabetes mellitus in Africa. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and AJOL to include studies published from January 01, 2000 to August 23, 2017 reporting on the prevalence of active smoking in individuals aged ≥15 years with hypertension or diabetes mellitus residing inside Africa. We used a random-effects meta-analysis model to pool studies. The pooled prevalence of active smoking among patients with hypertension or diabetes was 12.9% (95%CI: 10.6–15.3; 50 studies; 16,980 patients) and 12.9% (95%CI: 9.6–16.6; 42 studies; 18,564 patients), respectively. For both conditions, the prevalence of active smoking was higher in males than in females (p < 0.001), and in Northern compared to sub-Saharan Africa (p < 0.001). There was no difference between urban and rural settings, and between community-based and hospital-based studies, except for patients with diabetes for whom the prevalence was higher in hospital-based studies (p = 0.032). The prevalence of active smoking is high among patients with hypertension or diabetes mellitus in Africa, with the heaviest burden in Northern Africa. Interventions for smoking prevention or cessation should be implemented in these high risk populations, targeting particularly the males.
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- Jean Jacques Noubiap
- Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon.,Department for the Control of Disease, Epidemics and Pandemics, Ministry of Public Health, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Centre Pasteur of Cameroon, Yaoundé, Cameroon. .,Faculty of Medicine, University of Paris Sud XI, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
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Feriato KT, Gusmão JLD, Silva A, Santos CAD, Pereira RSF, Amendola F. Antihypertensive treatment adherence in workers of a General Hospital. Rev Bras Enferm 2018; 71:1875-1882. [PMID: 30156672 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 05/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE to assess antihypertensive treatment adherence and associated factors in workers from a hospital. METHOD cross-sectional research, consisting of 108 workers who self-reported as being hypertensive. Associations between sociodemographic, work and health variables were assessed regarding adherence. RESULTS the mean age was 44.2 years, with predominance of the female sex and workers from the nursing area. Through blood pressure measurement, 25% of participants were classified as non-controlled hypertensive patients. Approximately 88% reported taking some sort of medication; however, 79.6% did not adhere to the antihypertensive treatment. In the multiple regression analysis, the independent factors for non-adherence were hypercholesterolemia (OR=8.10; p=0.024) and missing medical appointments (OR=4.06; p=0.048). CONCLUSION we verified a significant percentage of non-adherence. Since hypertension and cholesterol are asymptomatic diseases that require continuous treatment, hypertensive patients have difficulties to understand the importance of adhering to the treatment, even being health professionals or working in hospitals.
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- Universidade Guarulhos. Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Municipal Dr. José de Carvalho Florence, Occupational Medicine. São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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Shalnova SA, Konradi AО, Balanova YA, Deev AD, Imaeva AE, Muromtseva GA, Evstifeeva SE, Kapustina AV, Shlyakhto EV, Boytsov SA, Drapkina ОМ. What factors do influence arterial hypertension control in Russia. КАРДИОВАСКУЛЯРНАЯ ТЕРАПИЯ И ПРОФИЛАКТИКА 2018. [DOI: 10.15829/1728-8800-2018-4-53-60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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- S. A. Shalnova
- National Medical Research Centre of Prevention Medicine of the Ministry of Health
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- Almazov National Medical Research Centre of the Ministry of Health
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- National Medical Research Centre of Prevention Medicine of the Ministry of Health
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- National Medical Research Centre of Prevention Medicine of the Ministry of Health
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- National Medical Research Centre of Prevention Medicine of the Ministry of Health
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- National Medical Research Centre of Prevention Medicine of the Ministry of Health
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- National Medical Research Centre of Prevention Medicine of the Ministry of Health
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- National Medical Research Centre of Prevention Medicine of the Ministry of Health
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- Almazov National Medical Research Centre of the Ministry of Health
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- National Medical Research Centre of Cardiology of the Ministry of Health
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- National Medical Research Centre of Prevention Medicine of the Ministry of Health
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Kanj H, Khalil A, Kossaify M, Kossaify A. Predictors of Undiagnosed and Uncontrolled Hypertension in the Local Community of Byblos, Lebanon. Health Serv Insights 2018; 11:1178632918791576. [PMID: 30127615 PMCID: PMC6090497 DOI: 10.1177/1178632918791576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) in a local community in Lebanon. DESIGN AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we interviewed 911 adults in the local community of Byblos, Lebanon, and 691 were enrolled in the study. Blood pressure (BP), height, and weight were measured. The diagnosis of HTN was based on the 2013 European Society of Hypertension (ESH)/ European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines (systolic BP ⩾140 mm Hg and/or diastolic BP ⩾90 mm Hg). The data collected were analyzed using "Statistical Package for the Social Sciences" software (SPSS). RESULTS A total of 260 participants were found to be hypertensive, either previously diagnosed or undiagnosed, yielding an overall prevalence of HTN of 37.62%. Of these participants, 149 (57.31%) were previously diagnosed and had controlled BP, and 111 (42.69%) had undiagnosed or uncontrolled HTN. Of these 111 participants, 44 had undiagnosed HTN and 67 were previously documented as hypertensive but had uncontrolled BP. Younger age and the absence of associated cardiovascular comorbidities were found to be associated with undiagnosed HTN, whereas high body mass index, smoking, and nonadherence to therapy were found to be associated with uncontrolled HTN. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS This study revealed a relatively high prevalence of HTN in the studied population, along with a high prevalence of undiagnosed and uncontrolled HTN. These findings emphasize the need for wider and more efficient screening strategies to better diagnose and control HTN in the general population.
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- Hazar Kanj
- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital Notre Dame des Secours, Byblos, Lebanon
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Nagappa B, Thekkur P, Majella MG, Nair D, Ramaswamy G, Chinnakali P. Failure to achieve goal blood pressure and its associated factors among hypertensive patients registered in a primary health centre in South India. J Family Med Prim Care 2018; 7:81-86. [PMID: 29915738 PMCID: PMC5958598 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_134_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) among hypertensive patients leads to life-threatening complications, hospitalization, and premature mortality. Knowledge on the burden of uncontrolled BP and its correlates will help in devising strategies to achieve goal BP. We aimed to determine the proportion who have not achieved goal BP and its associated factors among hypertensive patients in a Primary Health Centre (PHC). Materials and Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among the hypertensive patients attending chronic disease clinic of PHC at Ramanathapuram, Puducherry. BP was measured and goal BP was defined based on Joint National Committee-8 criteria. The interview was conducted using semi-structured questionnaire capturing sociodemographic details, behavioral characteristics, physical activity with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), medication adherence with Morisky Medication adherence scale-8 (MMAS-8), and stress with perceived stress scale. The data were entered and analyzed using EpiData software. The proportion “not achieved goal BP” was expressed as percentage and association were measured using prevalence ratios (PRs) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Of total 259 hypertensives studied, 140 (54.1%) were aged above 60 years, and 161 (62.2%) were females. Overall, 63 (24.3%) participants had not achieved goal BP. On univariate analysis, individuals aged 45–59 years (PR-2.1 [95% CI: 1.4–3.4]), being male (PR-1.6 [95% CI: 1.1–2.4]) and employed (PR-2.0 [95% CI: 1.1–3.5]) were associated with not achieving goal BP. Conclusion: One-fourth of patients treated for hypertension in PHC failed to achieve goal BP. Considering the consequences of uncontrolled BP, cost-effective, context-specific interventions at the primary health-care level are needed.
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- Bharathnag Nagappa
- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Centre for Operational Research, The Union, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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Teshome DF, Demssie AF, Zeleke BM. Determinants of blood pressure control amongst hypertensive patients in Northwest Ethiopia. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0196535. [PMID: 29718964 PMCID: PMC5931630 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0196535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2017] [Accepted: 04/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Controlling blood pressure (BP) leads to significant reduction in cardiovascular risks and associated deaths. In Ethiopia, data is scarce about the level and determinants of optimal BP control among hypertensive patients. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of optimal BP control among hypertensive patients attending at a district hospital. METHODS A hospital-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 392 hypertensive patients who were on treatment and follow-up at a district hospital. A structured questionnaire adopted from WHO approach was prepared to collect the data. Medication adherence was measured by the four-item Morisky Green Levine Scale, with a score ≥3 defined as "good adherence". Blood pressure was measured, and optimal BP control was 0DEFined as systolic BP < 140 mmHg and diastolic BP<90 mmHg. Both binary and multivariable logistic regressions models were fitted to identify correlates of optimal BP control. All statistical tests were two-sided and a p values <0.05 was considered for statistical significance. RESULTS The mean age of the participants was 58 years (SD±13 years). Over half (53.8%) were females. Three quarters (77.3%) of the participants were adherent to their medications. The overall proportion of participants with optimally controlled BP was 42.9%.Female sex (Adjusted Odd Ratio(AOR) = 1.94, 95% CI: 1.15, 3.26), age older than 60 years (AOR = 2.95, 95% CI: 1.18, 7.40), consumption of vegetables on most days of the week (AOR = 2.16, 95% CI: 1.25, 3.73), physical activity (AOR = 4.85, 95% CI: 2.39, 9.83), and taking less than three drugs per day (AOR = 3.04, 95% CI: 1.51, 6.14) were positively associated with optimally controlled BP. Poor adherence to medications (AOR = 0.18, 95% CI: 0.09, 0.35), having asthma comorbidity (AOR = 0.33, 95% CI:0.12, 0.88) and use of top added salt on a plate (AOR = 0.20, 95% CI:0.11, 0.36) were negatively associated with optimal BP control. CONCLUSION A higher proportion of hypertensive patients remain with un-controlled BP. Modifiable risk factors including poor adherence to medications, lack of physical exercise, adding salt into meals, being on multiple medications and comorbidities were significantly and independently associated with poor BP control. Evidence-based, adherence-enhancing and healthy life style interventions should be implemented.
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- Destaw Fetene Teshome
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Service Management and Health Economics, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Animut Y, Assefa AT, Lemma DG. Blood pressure control status and associated factors among adult hypertensive patients on outpatient follow-up at University of Gondar Referral Hospital, northwest Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study. Integr Blood Press Control 2018; 11:37-46. [PMID: 29720880 PMCID: PMC5918628 DOI: 10.2147/ibpc.s150628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Large segments of the hypertensive population in the world are either untreated or inadequately treated. The incidence of heart failure and mortality from cardiovascular complications of hypertension is high among patients with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP). But BP control status of hypertensive patients has not been investigated in the study area. The study aimed to assess BP control status and determinant factors among adult hypertensive patients on antihypertensive medication attending outpatient follow-up at University of Gondar Referral Hospital, northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based retrospective follow-up study was conducted from September 2015 to April 2016. Data were collected using a structured and pretested questionnaire adopted from the World Health Organization STEPwise approach. BP records of 6 months were used, and patients were classified as having controlled BP if their BP readings were <140/90 mmHg for all adults ≥18 years of age and <150/90 mmHg for adults aged ≥60 years. A generalized estimating equation was fitted, and the odds ratio with a 95% confidence level was used to determine the effect of covariates on BP control status. Results Among 395 participants, 50.4% (95% CI: 45–55) of them controlled their BP in the last 6 months of the survey. Physical activity (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=1.95, 95% CI: 1.41–2.68), duration on antihypertensive drugs of 2–4 years (AOR=1.70, 95% CI: 1.13–2.56) and 5 years or more (AOR=1.96, 95% CI: 1.32–2.92), and high adherence (AOR=2.18, 95% CI: 1.14–4.15) to antihypertensive drugs were positively associated with BP control, while salt intake (AOR=0.67, 95% CI: 0.49–0.93), overweight (AOR=0.50, 95% CI: 0.36–0.68), and obesity (AOR=0.56, 95% CI: 0.36–0.87) were inversely associated with BP control. Conclusion In this study, only half of the hypertensive patients controlled their BP. Thus, health care providers need to be made aware about the importance of counseling hypertensive patients on drug adherence, moderate physical activity, and salt restriction to improve BP control.
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- Yaregal Animut
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Ghorbani Z, Shamshirgaran SM, Ghaffari S, Sarbakhsh P, Najafipour F, Aminisani N. Hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment and its correlates among people 35 years and older: Result from pilot phase of the Azar cohort study. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2018; 7:45. [PMID: 29693026 PMCID: PMC5903157 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_118_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 01/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE There is remarkable alteration in hypertension prevalence and awareness, and their correlates among various geographic locations and ethnic groups. The aim of this study was to report hypertension prevalence, awareness, and its correlates as well as hypertension treatment, and control among Azari people aged 35 years and older. MATERIALS AND METHODS The pilot phase of the Azar Cohort Study; a state level of a nationwide PERSIAN cohort study was conducted in Khameneh city between October 2014 and January 2015. All people 35 years of age and above were invited to take part in this study. A comprehensive range of different biomarkers, lifestyle, socioeconomic factors, and health-related factors was collected. Blood pressure was measured by a trained nurse/midwife. Descriptive statistical methods were used to present general characteristics of the study population as frequency tables. Separate multiple logistic regression models were built to assess the predictors of hypertension prevalence. RESULTS A total of 1038 people were included in this study. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 22.9%. Awareness of hypertension was 60.5% and in those with known hypertension, 84% were using the antihypertensive medications, of those 68.5% had controlled hypertension. After adjustment; age (odds ratios [OR]adj= 1.12 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.09-1.15), gender (ORadj= 1.65 95% CI: 1.08-2.51), obesity ORadj= 2.51 (1.40-4.88), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) (ORadj= 1.70 (1.05-2.75), and comorbidities (ORadj= 2.51 (1.72-3.66) were independent predictors of hypertension. CONCLUSION Age, sex, body mass index, WHR, and comorbidities were known as predictors of hypertension in this study, health promotion strategies including lifestyle modification to reduce overweight/obesity and secondary prevention programs for early detection of hypertension in high-risk groups according to age, gender, and disease profile are recommended.
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- Zohreh Ghorbani
- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Health Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Health Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Injury Epidemiology Prevention Research Centre, School of Health Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Research Centre, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Injury Epidemiology Prevention Research Centre, School of Health Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Centre, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Health Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Omar SM, Elnour O, Adam GK, Osman OE, Adam I. Assessment of blood pressure control in adult hypertensive patients in eastern Sudan. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2018; 18:26. [PMID: 29415657 PMCID: PMC5803924 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-018-0769-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Accepted: 02/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The rate of blood pressure (BP) control in adult hypertensive patients is poor and the reasons for poor control of BP pressure are not fully understood globally. This study aimed to assess the rate and factors associated with BP control in adult hypertensive patients in Sudan. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in adult hypertensive Sudanese patients at Gadarif Hospital in eastern Sudan from November 2016 to March 2017. Information on sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, comorbidities, antihypertensive medication, and adherence to antihypertensive medication was gathered from patients using a questionnaire. Fasting cholesterol and triglyceride levels were measured. Results A total of 380 patients were enrolled. Of them, 234 (61.6%) were women. The mean (SD) age of the participants was 57.8 (11.1) years (range: 25–93 years). Over one-third (n = 147, 38.7%) of the participants were taking more than one antihypertensive medication. Approximately one-third (29.5%) of the participants were non-adherent to medication. The rate of BP control was 45.3%. In binary logistic regression analyses, age, sex, physical inactivity, adding salt to food, drinking coffee, body mass index, and the lipid profile were not associated with uncontrolled BP. However, non-adherence to medication was the main factor associated with uncontrolled BP (odds ratio = 5.29, 95% confidence interval = 3.16–8.83, P < 0.001). Conclusions Almost half of hypertensive patients in follow-up have uncontrolled BP, mainly due to non-adherence to medicine. We recommend further research on drug adherence to improve the rate of BP control in this setting (Gadarif) of the Sudan. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12872-018-0769-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Saeed M Omar
- Faculty of Medicine, Gadarif University, Gadarif, Sudan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Omdurman University, Omdurman, Sudan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Gadarif University, Gadarif, Sudan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, P.O. Box 102, Khartoum, Sudan.
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Teshome DF, Bekele KB, Habitu YA, Gelagay AA. Medication adherence and its associated factors among hypertensive patients attending the Debre Tabor General Hospital, northwest Ethiopia. Integr Blood Press Control 2017; 10:1-7. [PMID: 28670137 PMCID: PMC5482403 DOI: 10.2147/ibpc.s128914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Medication adherence is an important predictor of optimal blood pressure control; hence, it significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated deaths. However, studies on medication adherence and its associated factors are scarce. Thus, this study aimed to assess adherence to antihypertensive medications and identify associated factors at Debre Tabor General Hospital, northwest Ethiopia. METHODS A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 346 participants. A structured questionnaire adapted from the World Health Organization (WHO) STEPwise approach was used to collect data. Medication adherence was measured by the four-item Morisky-Green-Levine Scale, with a score ≥3 defined as "good adherence". Data were entered using Epi Info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Descriptive and summary statistics were used. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were also carried out. RESULTS A total of 337 hypertensive patients participated in the study. Three-quarters (75.1%) of the participants were found to be adherent to their medication therapy. The multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that urban residence (adjusted odd ratio [AOR]=2.10, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.15, 3.85), taking less than two drugs per day (AOR=3.04, 95% CI: 1.53, 6.06), and having knowledge about hypertension (HTN) and its treatment (AOR=8.86, 95% CI: 4.67, 16.82) were positively and significantly associated with medication adherence, while age >60 years (AOR=0.33, 95% CI: 0.11, 0.98) was negatively and significantly associated with good medication adherence. CONCLUSION A significant proportion of hypertensive patients poorly adhere to antihypertensive medications. Age, residence, pill burden, and knowledge about HTN and its treatment are important predictors of medication adherence. Attention should be given to increase the knowledge of patients about their disease and its treatment, and due emphasis should also be given to older and rural patients.
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Gebrezgi MT, Trepka MJ, Kidane EA. Barriers to and facilitators of hypertension management in Asmara, Eritrea: patients' perspectives. JOURNAL OF HEALTH, POPULATION, AND NUTRITION 2017; 36:11. [PMID: 28407794 PMCID: PMC5390439 DOI: 10.1186/s41043-017-0090-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Personal hypertension management is a cornerstone in the prevention of hypertension complications. In Eritrea, the increase in the national life expectancy rate has been accompanied by an increase in hypertension complications such as stroke. Hence, this study was designed to identify barriers and facilitates to hypertension management from the perspective of the patients. METHODS This was a qualitative study of a total of 48 individual in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions. It was conducted among hypertensive patients who were attending outpatient services at two hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea. RESULTS This study identified barriers and facilitators of hypertension management related to the individual patient, family and community, and healthcare system. With respect to individual factors, economic barriers, stress, non-adherence to medications due to the use of traditional remedies, and difficulties and misconceptions about following physical activity guidelines were mentioned as barriers to hypertension management. Related to the community and healthcare system, low community awareness, community stigma, and inadequate health promotion materials were stated as barriers. Individual knowledge, family, and government support were reported as very important factors to the patient's success in the personal hypertension management. CONCLUSIONS Counseling patients about adherence to medication, strengthening family and government support, and empowering families and the community with appropriate knowledge of hypertension management could potentially help in an individual's adherence.
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- Merhawi Teklezgi Gebrezgi
- Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL USA
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- Asmara College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health, PO Box 8566, Asmara, Eritrea
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