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Health habits and risk factors among Omanis with hypertension

Amal M El-Badawy1, Hamood M Al-Kharusi, Said A Al-Ghanemy

  • 1Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Oman Nursing Institute, PO Box 3720, PC 112, Ruwi, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. amalbadawy@yahoo.com

Saudi Medical Journal
|May 19, 2005
PubMed

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Uncontrolled hypertension in Oman is linked to unhealthy lifestyle choices like high salt/fat intake and low physical activity. Lifestyle modifications are crucial alongside medication for effective blood pressure management in hypertensive patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health
  • Hypertension Management

Background:

  • Hypertension is a significant public health concern globally and in Oman.
  • Understanding lifestyle habits and risk factors is crucial for effective hypertension management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the health habits and identify risk factors contributing to hypertension among Omani patients.
  • To assess the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and its associated lifestyle factors.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 200 Omani hypertensive patients (43 male, 57 female) aged 51.47 years were recruited from Royal Hospital, Muscat.
  • Data collected via interviews and medical record reviews, including blood pressure, weight, height, and associated health conditions.
  • Risk factors such as diet, physical activity, family history, stress, and coffee consumption were assessed.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension (73%) was observed.
  • Unhealthy dietary habits (high fat, high salt), obesity, low physical activity, and age were identified as primary causes.
  • Significant associations were found between hypertension and family history, stress, coffee consumption, physical activity, and comorbid cardiac/renal conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Effective blood pressure control requires integrating lifestyle modifications with antihypertensive therapy.
  • Reducing salt and fat intake, achieving ideal weight, and regular exercise are essential.
  • Nursing interventions promoting awareness and compliance with lifestyle changes, supported by family, are recommended.
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