Burden of Hypertension in the Capital of Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kabul City, 2015
Author
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
This study had the objective to assess the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension in an urban setting, Kabul city, Afghanistan.
Materials and Methods.
The World Health Organization’s STEP-wise approach was adopted and used in Kabul in November 2015.
The study analyzed a sample of 1172 adults in the age group of 25–70 years.
Demographic, socioeconomic, and behavior data were collected using a structured questionnaire.
Fasting venous blood sample was collected to assess the lipid profile and fasting blood sugar.
Results.
The study showed that the prevalence of hypertension among adult Kabul citizens was 32.3%.
From this figure, 599 (51.1%) were females and 573 (48.9%) males with a mean age of 38.6±12.2 years.
Illiteracy rate was 49.6% and 77.5% were married.
Smoking in adults were 8.1% and mouth snuff users were 9.8%.
More than half (57.6%) of the study respondents were overweight and obese and 9.1% were recorded having raised blood sugar.
In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, age, general obesity, central obesity, smoking, moderate physical activity, and taking fruits 3 days or less weekly were statistically significant predictors of hypertension.
Conclusions.
Burden of hypertension is increasing in main urban settings in Afghanistan.
Integrated intervention focusing in main modifiable risk factors is needed to detect and prevent hypertension.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saeed, Khwaja Mir Islam. 2017. Burden of Hypertension in the Capital of Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kabul City, 2015. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saeed, Khwaja Mir Islam. Burden of Hypertension in the Capital of Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kabul City, 2015. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1167367
American Medical Association (AMA)
Saeed, Khwaja Mir Islam. Burden of Hypertension in the Capital of Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kabul City, 2015. International Journal of Hypertension. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1167367
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1167367