Effect and prediction of physical exercise and diet on blood pressure control in patients with hypertension
Qiang Ma1, Cheng Cheng2, Yuenan Chen3
1Department of Police Physical Skills Training, Anhui Vocational College of Police Officers, Hefei, China.
Insights
High BMI and family history increase hypertension risk, while marriage offers protection. This study identifies key factors influencing blood pressure control in Chinese hypertensive patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Hypertension remains a significant global health challenge.
- Effective hypertension control is crucial for preventing cardiovascular complications.
- Understanding predictors of blood pressure control is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the current status of hypertension control in China.
- To identify predictors associated with uncontrolled hypertension.
- To provide evidence for hypertension prevention and management strategies.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to 300 hypertensive patients.
- Patients were categorized into well-controlled and untargeted-control groups.
- Multivariate logistic regression and Support Vector Machine (SVM) analysis were employed.
Main Results:
- High Body Mass Index (BMI) and a family history of hypertension were identified as risk factors.
- Married status emerged as a protective factor for hypertension control.
- The optimized SVM model achieved an 80.9% prediction accuracy.
Conclusions:
- BMI, family history, and marital status are independent predictors of blood pressure control.
- These findings highlight modifiable and non-modifiable factors influencing hypertension management.
- Further research is needed to elucidate mechanisms for improving blood pressure control.
Abstract:
The study aims to explore the current status of hypertension control and its predictors in patients with hypertension in China and provide evidence for preventing and controlling hypertension. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 300 hypertensive patients who visited the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from February 20, 2023 to March 11, 2023. The patients were divided into a well-controlled group and an untargeted-control group according to their hypertension control status. A total of 294 subjects, including 83 in the well-controlled group and 211 in the untargeted-control group, were included in the analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that hypertensive patients with high BMI and family history of hypertension were risk factors for hypertension control. Married status was a protective factor for hypertension control. SVM optimized the model with γ = 0.001 and a penalty factor of C = 0.001. The prediction accuracy of the final model was 80.9%. The findings indicated that BMI, family history of hypertension, and marital status were independent predictors of blood pressure control. Further studies are warranted to illustrate potential mechanisms for improving hypertensive patients' blood pressure control.
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