Hypertension in Jordan: Prevalence, Awareness, Control, and Its Associated Factors. (2nd May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khader, Yousef; Batieha, Anwar; Jaddou, Hashem; Rawashdeh, Sukaina I.; El-Khateeb, Mohammed; Hyassat, Dana; Khader, Albaraa; Ajlouni, Kamel
• Other Names: Yu Qin Guest Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of hypertension. Volume 2019(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-05-02
• Subjects: Hypertension -- Periodicals; Hypertension; Hypertension; Periodicals; 616.132005
• DOI: 10.1155/2019/3210617
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-0384

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives . Determine the prevalence, awareness, and control rates of hypertension and their associated factors among Jordanian adults. Methods . A multistage sampling technique was used to select a nationally representative sample of adults from the population of Jordan. Trained interviewers collected data using a comprehensive structured questionnaire, measured anthropometric parameters, and collected blood samples. Results . This study included a total of 1193 men and 2863 women aged ranged from 18 to 90 year with a mean (SD) of 43.8 (14.2) year. The age-standardized prevalence was 33.8% among men and 29.4% among women. Of those with hypertnsion, 57.7% of men and 62.5% of women were aware of hypertension. Only 30.7% of men and 35.1% of women who were on antihypertensive medications had their blood pressure controlled. From 2009 to 2017, there was nonsignificant decrease in hypertension prevalence of 2.7% among men and 1.1% among women. However, the rate of hypertension awareness increased significantly among men and among women. Discussion . Almost one-third of Jordanian adults had hypertension. Interventions that target modifiable risk factors of hypertension, might decrease blood pressure, and even prevent the development of hypertension should be implemnted.