Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Hypertension is a critical public health challenge, often undetected or uncontrolled. This study identifies predisposing factors associated with hypertension and evaluates awareness levels among adults in a rural Indian community. A community-based cross-sectional study using pre-tested questionnaires and statistical methods revealed that lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, high BMI, and physical inactivity significantly increase hypertension prevalence. Alarmingly, only 49% of hypertensives were aware of their condition, with just 25% receiving treatment. Findings underscore the urgent need for educational initiatives integrated into primary healthcare to improve awareness and management of hypertension.
Authors: Latha Maheswari, R G Anand, P Jeyalakshmi, Akshitha Ramalingam, Ananyaa Gautam
Institutions: Government Medical College Omandurar, University of Delhi
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404823000