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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease

Background:

  • Hypertension (HTN) is a significant global health concern.
  • Understanding the prevalence and predictors of uncontrolled HTN subtypes is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and its subtypes in a Ugandan community.
  • To identify demographic and lifestyle predictors associated with different hypertension subtypes.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based survey involving 4432 adults (≥15 years) in two Ugandan districts.
  • Blood pressure measurement and logistic regression analysis to assess predictors of isolated systolic HTN (ISH), isolated diastolic HTN (IDH), and systolic-diastolic HTN (SDH).

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of uncontrolled HTN was 20.2%, with ISH at 7.2%, IDH at 4.2%, and SDH at 8.8%.
  • Middle and older age groups showed higher prevalence for all HTN subtypes compared to younger adults.
  • Middle age predicted all subtypes, while older age predicted ISH and SDH. Alcohol consumption predicted IDH and SDH.

Conclusions:

  • Uncontrolled hypertension is prevalent in this Ugandan population, increasing with age.
  • Specific age groups and alcohol consumption are significant predictors for different hypertension subtypes, necessitating tailored public health strategies.