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Factors Associated with Hypertension Among Men in Darkhan-Uul Province, Mongolia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Naoko Hikita1, Megumi Haruna1, Masayo Matsuzaki2

  • 1Department of Midwifery and Women's Health, Division of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan.

Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal
|February 15, 2020
PubMed

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Higher BMI increases hypertension risk in Mongolian men, while smoking appears protective. This study highlights the need for weight management education to combat high hypertension rates in Mongolia.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Mongolia.
  • Hypertension prevalence is notably high in the Mongolian population.
  • Understanding hypertension risk factors in men is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between hypertension and sociodemographic factors.
  • To examine the link between hypertension and health-related behaviors among men.
  • To provide insights for hypertension prevention strategies in Mongolia.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study conducted in Darkhan-Uul Province, Mongolia.
  • Recruitment of men whose partners were in early pregnancy (≤20 weeks gestation).
  • Data collection via self-administered questionnaires, anthropometry, and urinary cotinine levels.

Main Results:

  • Men with higher Body Mass Index (BMI) showed increased odds of hypertension (AOR: 1.14).
  • Smokers (urinary cotinine >100 ng/ml) exhibited a lower risk of hypertension (AOR: 0.24).
  • This is the first study of its kind in Mongolia.

Conclusions:

  • Higher BMI is a significant risk factor for hypertension in Mongolian men.
  • Public health initiatives should emphasize weight control for hypertension prevention.
  • Further research may explore the complex relationship between smoking and hypertension in this population.

Keywords:
Mongoliacardiovascular diseasehypertensionnoncommunicable diseaseobesity

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