Prehypertension and Hypertension among Schoolchildren in Brazzaville, Congo
Joint Authors
Thierry Raoul, Gombet
Ellenga Mbolla, Bertrand Fikahem
Suzy-Gisèle, Kimbally-Kaky
Longo-Mbenza, Benjamin
Okoko, Annie Rachel
Mabiala Babela, Jean Robert
Ekouya Bowassa, Gaston
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
To determine the prevalence and associated factors of prehypertension (pre-HT) and hypertension (HT) in schoolchildren at Brazzaville (Congo).
Methods.
This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2011 in five representative urban schools in Brazzaville.
American Pediatric Society’s definition of pre-HT and HT was used.
The measurement of blood pressure was obtained using auscultator method.
Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to establish associations between blood pressure levels and sociobiographical factors.
Results.
603 children were included.
The mean age was 11.8±3.6 years (range 5–18 years).
The prevalence of pre-HT was 20.7% (n=125).
Factors associated with pre-HT were secondary school (P=0.02), private schools (P<0.004), migrants (P=0.03), the obese (P=0.004), high socioeconomic level (P<0.01), and overweight (P=0.02).
In logistic regression, the independent determinants of pre-HT were secondary school (P=0.0001), migration (P=0.04), obesity (P=0.004), and overweight (P=0.01).
The prevalence of HT was 10.1% (n=61) during the first screening and 3.3% (n=20) in second screening.
The independent determinants of HT were obesity (P=0.0001) and overweight (P=0.0001).
Conclusion.
Pre-HT and HT are emerging as a mass problem in Congolese schoolchildren with urban migration and overweight/obesity to be controlled and prevented.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ellenga Mbolla, Bertrand Fikahem& Okoko, Annie Rachel& Mabiala Babela, Jean Robert& Ekouya Bowassa, Gaston& Thierry Raoul, Gombet& Suzy-Gisèle, Kimbally-Kaky…[et al.]. 2014. Prehypertension and Hypertension among Schoolchildren in Brazzaville, Congo. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ellenga Mbolla, Bertrand Fikahem…[et al.]. Prehypertension and Hypertension among Schoolchildren in Brazzaville, Congo. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ellenga Mbolla, Bertrand Fikahem& Okoko, Annie Rachel& Mabiala Babela, Jean Robert& Ekouya Bowassa, Gaston& Thierry Raoul, Gombet& Suzy-Gisèle, Kimbally-Kaky…[et al.]. Prehypertension and Hypertension among Schoolchildren in Brazzaville, Congo. International Journal of Hypertension. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499319