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ArticleEuropean heart journal supplements : journal of the European Society of Cardiology2022

May Measurement Month 2018: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Benin

Corine Houehanou, Arnaud Sonou, Philippe Adjagba, Hugues Dohou, Murielle Hounkponou, Gwladys Kpolédji, Dominique Saka, Gildas Assogba, Salimatou Assani, Wei Wang and 4 more

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Article in European heart journal supplements : journal of the European Society of Cardiology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Corine HouehanouNational school of public health and epidemiological surveillance, University of Parakou, Postal code 123 Parakou, Benin.
Arnaud SonouUniversity Clinic of Cardiology, University National Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga, 01 Postal Code 386 Cotonou, Benin.
Philippe AdjagbaUniversity Clinic of Cardiology, University National Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga, 01 Postal Code 386 Cotonou, Benin.
Hugues DohouCardiology Unit, University Hospital CHUD-Borgou, Postal code 02 Parakou, Benin.
Murielle HounkponouUniversity Clinic of Cardiology, University National Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga, 01 Postal Code 386 Cotonou, Benin.
Gwladys KpolédjiUniversity Clinic of Cardiology, University National Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga, 01 Postal Code 386 Cotonou, Benin.
Dominique SakaUniversity Clinic of Cardiology, University National Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga, 01 Postal Code 386 Cotonou, Benin.
Gildas AssogbaUniversity Clinic of Cardiology, University National Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga, 01 Postal Code 386 Cotonou, Benin.
Salimatou AssaniUniversity Clinic of Cardiology, University National Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga, 01 Postal Code 386 Cotonou, Benin.
Wei WangImperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London, W12 7RH, UK.
Thomas BeaneyImperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London, W12 7RH, UK.
Neil R PoulterImperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London, W12 7RH, UK.
Léopold CodjoUniversity Clinic of Cardiology, University National Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga, 01 Postal Code 386 Cotonou, Benin.
Martin D HouenassiUniversity Clinic of Cardiology, University National Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga, 01 Postal Code 386 Cotonou, Benin.

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Abstract

Hypertension is the strongest cardiovascular risk factor worldwide. May Measurement Month (MMM) is an international campaign for blood pressure (BP) screening initiated by the International Society of Hypertension. This work aims to estimate the proportion and the levels of awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in participants of the MMM survey in Benin in 2018. A cross-sectional survey focused on people aged ≥18 years was conducted in May 2018 in nine rural and urban areas in Benin. A sampling of volunteers was done. BP was measured following the MMM protocol. Hypertension was defined as a systolic BP ≥140 mm Hg and/or a diastolic BP ≥90 mm Hg (mean of the second and third readings) and/or taking antihypertensive medication. Linear regression was used to identify BP associations. A total of 2035 people were screened, including 55.9% women. The mean age was 44.2 ± 15.9 years. The percentage with hypertension was 35.4%. Of 721 participants with hypertension, 56.2% were aware of their diagnosis, 39.7% were on antihypertensive medication, and 13.6% were controlled (<140/90 mmHg). The results confirm the significant proportion of hypertension in Benin. Education programs on risk factors, early detection, and better management strategies should be developed.

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PMCPMC9647151

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