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Hypertension and hypertension-related disease in mongolia; findings of a national knowledge, attitudes and practices

Alessandro R Demaio1, Dugee Otgontuya, Maximilian de Courten

  • 1Copenhagen School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, DK-1014 Copenhagen, Denmark. demaio@sund.ku.dk

BMC Public Health
|March 19, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Many Mongolians lack basic knowledge about blood pressure and its risks, especially younger men and rural populations. This highlights significant health knowledge gaps regarding hypertension in Mongolia.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Knowledge

Background:

  • Hypertension poses a significant and growing health challenge in Mongolia.
  • Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality in the country.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding the Mongolian population's knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning blood pressure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to blood pressure in Mongolia.
  • To identify specific population subgroups with lower awareness of hypertension risks.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) focusing on blood pressure was conducted in late 2010.
  • A multi-stage, random cluster sampling method included 3450 households across Mongolia.
  • Interviewer-administered questionnaires collected demographic, socio-economic, and health-related data, aligning with WHO STEPS survey methodologies.

Main Results:

  • One-fifth of participants had never heard of 'blood pressure', with higher rates among men, particularly younger men.
  • Most recognized high blood pressure as a health threat, with greater risk awareness in urban areas.
  • Awareness of the salt-blood pressure link was around 70%; perceived barriers to screening included 'lack of perceived importance', and only medication and exercise were seen as moderately effective prevention methods.

Conclusions:

  • Significant health knowledge gaps concerning hypertension risks exist in specific Mongolian subpopulations, including rural, younger, male, and less educated individuals.
  • These groups are most vulnerable to hypertension and its associated health outcomes.
  • The findings underscore the need for targeted health education initiatives to address these knowledge deficits.
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