3A.02: PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG RESIDENTS OF IBADAN-NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA. (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sowemimo, I.; Ajayi, I.; Akpa, O.; Ossai, E.
• Is Part Of: Journal of hypertension. Volume 33(2015)Supplement 1
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: Hypertension -- Periodicals; Hypertension -- Periodicals; 616.132005
• DOI: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000467432.10548.8c
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-5598

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hypertension and associated factors among the residents of Yemetu community; an urban-slum in Ibadan-North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Design and method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The study involved 806 respondents aged from 18–90 years from 171 households. They were selected by cluster sampling technique. It was a house-to-house survey. Behavioural risk factors were measured using World Health Organisation (WHO) STEPwise approach to chronic disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS 1 & 2), while physical activities were measured using International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Hypertension was defined according to WHO/International Society for Hypertension citeria (ISH). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square and binary logistic regression tests at p < 0.05. Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension was 33.1% (male 36.8% and female 31.1%). The proportion of self reported hypertension was 11.1%, while 5.1% were currently on anti-hypertensive medication. Prior to the survey, 52.0% had checked their blood pressure within the past 12 months, 29.4% had checked more than a year ago, while 18.6% had never checked. The mean age of the respondents was 38.8 ± 15.6 years. The body mass index of the respondents was 5.2%, 52.0%, 29.5% and 13.3% for underweight, normal, overweight and obese, respectively. Alcohol and tobacco use were found in 11.5% and 3.2%, respectively. The result of binary logistic regression analysis revealed that hypertension was significantly associated with being in age groups 30–49 years (OR 2.258, 95% CI: 1.311 - 3.884), 50 years or more (OR 7.145, 95% CI: 3.644 - 14.011), and being overweight or obese (OR 2.281, 95% CI: 1.022 – 5.088). However, hypertension was inversely associated with being underweight (OR 0.537, 95% CI: 0.395 – 0.832). Conclusions: This study revealed a high prevalence of hypertension among the inhabitants of Yemetu community, which puts them at risk for cardiovascular disease. These data underscores the need for urgent steps to create awareness and implement interventions for prevention and early detection of hypertension especially among those aged 30 years or more and the overweight/obese.