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Elevated Blood Pressure in Low-Income, Rural Preschool Children is Associated with Maternal Hypertension during

Paige Johnson1, Michele Montgomery1, Patrick Ewell2

  • 1a Capstone College of Nursing , The University of Alabama , Tuscaloosa , Alabama.

Journal of Community Health Nursing
|January 12, 2018
PubMed

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Hypertension (HTN) and obesity are rising in children. This study found high rates of overweight/obesity and elevated blood pressure (BP) in rural preschoolers, with maternal hypertension predicting higher child BP.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Cardiovascular Health

Background:

  • Childhood hypertension (HTN) is an increasing public health concern.
  • Understanding factors influencing blood pressure (BP) and body mass index (BMI) in young children is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess BP and BMI levels in low-income, rural preschool children.
  • To investigate child and maternal factors affecting BP and BMI in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Data collection on child BP, BMI, and maternal factors including pregnancy history.
  • Statistical analysis to identify predictors of BP and BMI.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of overweight/obesity observed in the study sample.
  • Elevated blood pressure (BP) levels were common among the preschool children.
  • Maternal hypertension during pregnancy was identified as a significant predictor of elevated child BP.

Conclusions:

  • Low-income, rural preschool children exhibit high rates of overweight/obesity and elevated BP.
  • Maternal health during pregnancy is a key factor influencing child cardiovascular health.
  • Interventions targeting modifiable risk factors are needed to address childhood HTN and obesity.

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