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ArticleInternational journal of general medicine2021

Hyperuricemia and Its Associated Factors Among Adult Staff Members of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopia.

Meseret Derbew Molla, Abebe Bekele, Daniel Seifu Melka, Maria Degef Teklemariam, Feyissa Challa, Birhanu Ayelign, Tewodros Shibabaw, Yonas Akalu, Zeleke Geto

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Meseret Derbew MollaDepartment of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-2622-522X
Abebe BekeleEthiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Daniel Seifu MelkaDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Maria Degef TeklemariamDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-1235-5971
Feyissa ChallaEthiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-2624-6661
Birhanu AyelignDepartment of Immunology and Molecular Biology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-9157-3637
Tewodros ShibabawDepartment of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-9155-4898
Yonas AkaluDepartment of Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-0914-7768
Zeleke GetoDepartment of Biomedical Science, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wollo University, Desse, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-8332-8885
University of Gondar · ETEthiopian Public Health Institute · ETAddis Ababa University · ETUniversity of Global Health Equity · RWWollo University · ET

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Abstract

backgroundHyperuricemia is related not only to an increased risk of gouty arthritis but also to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, resistant hypertension, insulin resistance and progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, to the best of our knowledge, the prevalence of hyperuricemia and its associated factors have rarely been assessed in Ethiopian populations. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of hyperuricemia and its associated factors among adult staff members of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute.

methodsAn institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from July 1 to October 28, 2018. A total of 402 study participants were selected using a simple random sampling technique. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. A blood sample of approximately 5 mL was collected from each study participant after overnight fasting through standardized methods for biochemical tests, and analyses were carried out with an automated COBAS 6000 analyzer. Data analysis was performed by SPSS version 20 software. The factors associated with the outcome variable were identified by bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses, and a

resultsThe mean age of the study participants was 37.13±10.5 (mean ± SD), and 51.5% of the participants were male. The overall prevalence of hyperuricemia (>5.7 mg/dL for females and >7 mg/dL for males) was found to be 31.0%. The multivariable logistic analysis revealed that age (AOR=1.59, 95% CI 1.01-2.78), sex (AOR=1.66, 95% CI 1.02-2.70), cigarette smoking (AOR=2.05, 95% CI 1.01-4.19) and serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (AOR=1.70, 95% CI 1.01-2.87) were significantly associated with hyperuricemia.

conclusionThe prevalence of hyperuricemia was relatively high compared to similar studies. Early screening for hyperuricemia in the general population, especially in those who are smokers, of older age and with high serum LDL levels, is vital to control its adverse effects at an early stage.

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