Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension Among Adults in Kamrup District, Guwahati, Assam: A Cross Sectional Study

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dc.contributor.authorDevi, AMen_US
dc.contributor.authorKakoti, Jen_US
dc.contributor.authorChanu, KSen_US
dc.contributor.authorAlaska, Len_US
dc.contributor.authorDevi, NSen_US
dc.contributor.authorSalam, Sen_US
dc.contributor.authorDevi, PS.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-12T09:44:03Z
dc.date.available2025-05-12T09:44:03Z
dc.date.issued2024-12
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Although hypertension is common, it can be dangerous if not treated promptly. Many people with the condition don't experience any symptoms. However, some may develop symptoms such as headaches, blurred vision, and chest pain. Regular check-ups are the best way to monitor blood pressure levels. According to the WHO, almost 46 % of adults are unaware that they have hypertension; nearly 63% of all deaths in India are caused by non-communicable diseases, with 27% attributed to CVD, which affects 45 % of individuals aged 40 to 69. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted over a 2-months period in May and June 2024. A convenience sampling technique was used to select a total of 545 participants. The data were collected and then entered for analysis. Bivariable regression analyses were performed. AOR with a 95% CI was used as a measure of association. Variables having a p-value < 0.05 were considered to have a significant association with the outcome. Result: The prevalence of hypertension among adult in this study was 71.7%. Age 40 – 59 [AOR: 0.409, 95% CI: 0.275, 0.610], Muslim [AOR = 1.628, 95% CI = 1.450, 1.830, p = 0.000], college/University [AOR: 0.185, 95% 0.109, 0.314, p=0], Daily labourer [AOR: 1.941, 95% CI: 0.921,4.093, p=0.040], Family history of hypertension [AOR: 0.509, 95% CI: 0.371,0.699, p=0.000], overweight [AOR = 0.448, 95% CI = 0.290, 0.695, p = 0.000 ], Tobacco used [AOR = 0.588, 95% CI = 0.415, 2.853, p = 0.000], Alcohol consumption [AOR = 0.295, 95% CI = 0.68, 0.520, p = 0.000] and used smoking [AOR = 0.333, 95% CI = 0.213, 0.523, p = 0.000] had a statistically significant association with having hypertension. Conclusion: There is a relatively high prevalence of hypertension among adults. Associated risk factors such as overweight, regular checking of blood pressure, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and current smoking status have a significant positive association with hypertension. It is important to provide proper training programs and essential services to healthcare professionals. Community-based hypertension screening programs should be developed to prevent this silent and deadly disease.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor cum Principal, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, NEMCARE Institute of Nursing Sciences, NEMCARE Foundation, Mirza, Assam, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor cum Vice Principal, Medical Surgical Nursing, NEMCARE Institute of Nursing Sciences, NEMCARE Foundation, Mirza, Assam, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAssociate Professor, Child Health Nursing, NEMCARE Institute of Nursing Sciences, Assam, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsLecturer, Medical Surgical Nursing, NEMCARE Institute of Nursing Sciences, Assam, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsLecturer, Medical Surgical Nursing, NEMCARE Institute of Nursing Sciences, Assam, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAssistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, NEMCARE Institute of Nursing Sciences, Assam, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsLecturer, Mental Health Nursing, NEMCARE Institute of Nursing Sciences, Assam, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationDevi AM, Kakoti J, Chanu KS, Alaska L, Devi NS, Salam S, Devi PS.. Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension Among Adults in Kamrup District, Guwahati, Assam: A Cross Sectional Study. Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences. 2024 Dec; 14(4): 159-166en_US
dc.identifier.issn2319-2453
dc.identifier.issn2231-4180
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/247452
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherSri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Educationen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber4en_US
dc.relation.volume14en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.58739/jcbs/v14i4.146en_US
dc.subjectSymptomsen_US
dc.subjectRegular check-upsen_US
dc.subjectNon-communicable diseasesen_US
dc.subjectTraining programsen_US
dc.subjectEssential servicesen_US
dc.titlePrevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension Among Adults in Kamrup District, Guwahati, Assam: A Cross Sectional Studyen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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