ArticleGhana medical journal2020
Prevalence and correlates of prehypertension and hypertension among adults in Delta State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional community-based study.
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- Prevalence of hypertension among adults in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Rural-urban difference in the prevalence of hypertension in West Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of human hypertension · 2024Pooled it
- Prevalence and Risks Factors of Prehypertension in Africa: A Systematic Review.Annals of global health · 2022Pooled it
- Analysis of Influencing Factors of Prehypertension and Its Development in Occupational Population.International journal of public health · 2025Article
- Demographic and Socioeconomic Predictors of Prehypertension and Hypertension in the Adult Population: Serbian National Health Survey.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- High prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension among men in North Central Nigeria: Results from the Healthy Beginning Initiative.PloS one · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere are indications that prehypertension precedes hypertension. Like hypertension, it is associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
objectiveTo determine the prevalence, awareness and correlates of prehypertension and hypertension among adults in Delta State, Nigeria.
methodsThis was a cross-sectional study. We recruited adults aged ≥18 years from two communities in Delta State, Nigeria, using the multi-stage sampling technique. The study instrument was a modified WHO-STEPS questionnaire. Prehypertension and hypertension were defined using the JNC-7 criteria. Ethical approval was obtained before the recruitment of participants.
resultsOf the 852 adults studied, the mean (±SD) age was 42.64 (±16.07) years, females (55.9%) and urban dwellers (55.8%). The prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension were 42.5% and 29.3%, respectively; both were higher among urban dwellers. The peak age-group for prehypertension and hypertension were 25-34 and 35-44 years, respectively. Awareness of hypertension was low; 12.0% (102/852). Blood pressure category significantly correlated with age, body mass index, place of residence, level of education, employment status and fruit intake.
conclusionThe prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension in this study were high. Based on the premise that prehypertension is a precursor of hypertension and occurred more among youths, the higher prevalence of prehypertension gives an inkling to rising prevalence of hypertension.
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