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- Title
Prevalence of hypertension, screening, awareness, and associated risk factors in teaching institution of Etawah District, Uttar Pradesh: A cross‑section study.
- Authors
Prajapati, Ajay Kumar; Jain, Seema; Kumar, Sanjeev; Bano, Tanveer; Gautam, Neelam S.; Singh, Ganesh; Ruchi
- Abstract
Background: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting over one billion people. It is responsible for roughly half of all heart disease and stroke‑related deaths globally. Because hypertension does not cause any symptoms on its own, it is commonly referred to as “the silent killer.” Objective: This study aimed to determine (1) the prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors and (2) the level of awareness of hypertension status among study participants. Material and Methods: A facility‑based cross‑sectional analytical study was conducted for 3 months during January–March 2023 at the teaching institution in Etawah District, Uttar Pradesh. It was conducted among 392 study participants who were ≥18 years old. Data were collected through a predesigned, pretested, semi‑structured questionnaire, and anthropometric measurement was determined using standard guidelines. Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension screening was 69.4% (male: 33.8% and female: 66.2%), respectively. The majority of hypertensives were found in female participants. Tobacco and alcohol consumption, obesity, physical inactivity, stress and strain, and an unhealthy diet were also associated with hypertension. Among 392 study participants, only 67 (24.6%) were aware of their hypertension status. Conclusion: We conclude that hypertension has been described as an “Iceberg disease” as those who suffer are usually unaware and hence usually seek healthcare services at a very late stage. Preventive measures should be needed to improve hypertension screening, awareness, treatment, and control.
- Subjects
SEDENTARY behavior; HEART diseases; ALCOHOL drinking; CARDIOVASCULAR diseases; MEDICAL screening
- Publication
Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care, 2024, Vol 13, Issue 5, p2037
- ISSN
2249-4863
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1835_23