Risk Factors Associated With Hypertension Among Adults In Field Practice Area Of The Tertiary Health Care Institute: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Aim: Risk factors associated with hypertension among adults in field practice area of the tertiary health care institute.

Material and Methods: Study participants are required to be at least 18 years old and no more than 63 years old, as well as residents of the study region who are willing to take part in the research. Following the acquisition of verbal informed permission from the participant of the research, data were collected via the use of a questionnaire that was both pre-tested and semi-structured. The questionnaire inquired about socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, employment, socio-economic status, marital status, literacy status, height, weight, levels of physical activity, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and a history of hypertension in the family.

Results: Out of 28% (28) hypertensive subjects, 53.57% (15) are known hypertensives and 46.43% (13) are unknown hypertensives. Men are at a greater risk of pre-hypertension (32.5%) and hypertension (25%) compared to females (15 and 30 respectively). The prevalence was recorded high in unemployed, house makers, dependents (37.5%) and Business people (40%). The prevalence of hypertension was observed to be inversely proportional to literacy status. The prevalence of hypertension was observed significantly higher in widow (66.67%) and divorced (40%). The prevalence of hypertension was significantly higher with increasing age, BMI, positive family history and low physical activity.

Conclusion: One of the most significant challenges facing India's public health is hypertension, a condition that often has a protracted pre-clinical period, known as pre-hypertension. It was shown that our region has an exceptionally high prevalence of both prehypertension and hypertension. Modifiable risk factors that are related with a high prevalence of hypertension include leading a sedentary lifestyle, being obese, and smoking cigarettes.