Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: June | Volume: 12 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 8-13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220602
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension among Adeleke University Lecturers, Ede, State of Osun, Nigeria
Adeola Oshineye1, Olariike Kayode2, Abayomi Olarinmoye1, Akin Oyebade4, Lilian Nwobodo3, Afolabi Adegboyega5, Abiodun Bukola3, Olatimbo Ogunyemi1, James Atolagbe1
1Department of Public health, Adeleke University, Ede, Nigeria
2Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Osun State University, Osogbo
3Medical Center, Adeleke University, Ede, Nigeria
4Osun State Agency for Control of AIDS, Nigeria-Program Manager
5Uniosun Teaching Hospital, Osun State, Nigeria
Corresponding Author: Adeola Oshineye
ABSTRACT
Background: Hypertension has become a global health importance being the fact that it is deadly especially when it is asymptomatic. The prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among lecturers has not been fully documented. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension among Adeleke University Lecturers Ede, Osun State.
Method: This was a cross-sectional study. Simple random sampling was used to select 104 lecturers who participated in the study. Blood pressure measurement was taken to determine the prevalence of hypertension among the participants, a structured interviewer administer questionnaire was used for data collection. Data was analysed Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23, Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 6.7%. Higher odds of being hypertensive were found in age (40-49 years) and overweight/obese. Factors that are significantly associated with hypertension are Body Mass Index (P = 0.002), history of hypertension (P = 0.036), walking per kilometre (exercise) (P = 0.012), and adding of salt (P= 0.001).
Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension was lower among the studied participants. Compulsory routine and constant seminars or health education on lifestyle changes for prevention and proper control of hypertension should be of importance among lecturers.
Key words: Prevalence, Hypertension, Risk factors, Lecturers .