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Kawkab Shishani1, Rana Dajani, Yousef Khader

  • 1College of Nursing, Washington State University, PO Box 1495, Spokane, WA 99210, USA. Kawkab.shishani@gmail.com

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
|October 1, 2011
PubMed

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Hypertension prevalence in Jordan

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hypertension is a leading cardiovascular disease globally.
  • Limited data exists on hypertension prevalence among ethnic groups in Jordan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of hypertension.
  • To identify associated risk factors in Chechen and Circassian populations in Jordan.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 792 participants (Chechens and Circassians).
  • Blood pressure measured twice using a mercury sphygmomanometer after rest.
  • Prevalence and odds ratios for risk factors were calculated.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of hypertension was 23.9%.
  • Significant risk factors included family history (OR=3.6), female gender (OR=2.5), dyslipidemia (OR=2.3), increased waist measurement (OR=1.1), and older age (OR=1.1).

Conclusions:

  • Hypertension is prevalent in these ethnic groups in Jordan.
  • Targeted public health interventions for high-risk individuals are recommended for early detection and management.

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