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ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2022

Prevalence and correlates of undiagnosed hypertension among staff of a Nigerian university community.

Babangida Shehu Bappah, Aishat Shittu, Jibrin Sammani Usman, Jibril Mohammed Nuhu, Farida Garba Sumaila, Aisha Ahmad Ahmad, Jibril Mohammed

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Babangida Shehu BappahDepartment of Physiotherapy, Federal Medical Center, Azare, Nigeria.
Aishat ShittuDepartment of Physiotherapy, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria.
Jibrin Sammani UsmanDepartment of Physiotherapy, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria.
Jibril Mohammed NuhuDepartment of Physiotherapy, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria.
Farida Garba SumailaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria.
Aisha Ahmad AhmadDepartment of Physiotherapy, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria.
Jibril MohammedDepartment of Physiotherapy, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria.

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Introduction: the prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria is high, with a considerable proportion of it being undiagnosed. Nevertheless, early identification of influencing variables for hypertension in different population groups is important for several reasons. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of undiagnosed hypertension among staff of a university community in Nigeria. Methods: a purposive sample of 281 staff of Bauchi State University, Gadau, Nigeria, fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Demographics, blood pressure, height, weight, socioeconomic status and physical activity were measured. Diagnosis of hypertension was defined based on a systolic and diastolic blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg and ≥90 mmHg, respectively. Data obtained was analysed descriptively, and by means of Chi-square, univariate and multivariate statistics using SPSS v24 software. Results: the mean age and body mass index (BMI) of the participants was 34.5 years and 23.1 ± 5.17 Kg/m Conclusion: a high percentage of the studied population have undiagnosed hypertension that is mainly associated with non-modifiable (especially positive family history) and a few modifiable risk factors. These variables can be used for early identification and in designing appropriate preventive strategies.

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HypertensionCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMaleNigeriaPrevalenceRisk FactorsUniversitiesHypertensionpredictorsprevalenceundiagnoseduniversity community

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