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Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension in primary care settings in Al seeb wilayat, oman

Rashid Al-Saadi1, Sulaiman Al-Shukaili, Suleiman Al-Mahrazi

  • 1Ministry of Health, South Batinah Region, Oman;

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
|November 17, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Over 60% of Omani hypertensive patients have uncontrolled blood pressure, indicating a need for improved hypertension management and treatment strategies. This study highlights the impact of comorbidities on blood pressure control in Oman.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Hypertension (HTN) is a significant global health concern.
  • Effective management of hypertension is crucial for preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and renal complications.
  • Understanding the prevalence of uncontrolled HTN and its contributing factors in specific populations is vital for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension among treated Omani patients under primary health care (PHC) in Al Seeb Wilayat.
  • To investigate socio-demographic and clinical factors associated with blood pressure (BP) control in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study was conducted on 411 randomly selected Omani adults with hypertension.
  • Data from the last three follow-up visits were analyzed.
  • Blood pressure control was assessed using JNC-7 criteria; associations were determined using odds ratios and P values.

Main Results:

  • Only 39% of patients achieved adequate BP control.
  • Uncontrolled HTN was more prevalent in patients with diabetes (6.4%) and renal disease (18.5%).
  • Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) showed better control (58%); age and gender had no significant impact.

Conclusions:

  • More than 60% of treated hypertensive patients in Oman have inadequate BP control.
  • Comorbidities and suboptimal treatment regimens contribute significantly to poor BP control.
  • Enhancing the quality of hypertension care and implementing effective strategies are essential to improve BP control rates.
Abstract

Keywords:
HypertensionOmanPrimary care

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