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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Hypertension is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease.
  • Physicians play a key role in hypertension management but their own awareness is understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine hypertension prevalence and awareness among Turkish doctors.
  • To identify demographic and behavioral risk factors for hypertension in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study of 178 physicians (aged 25-64) across Turkey.
  • Data collected via questionnaire, blood pressure measurements, and body metrics.
  • Hypertension defined by BP thresholds, self-report, or medication use.

Main Results:

  • Overall hypertension prevalence was 15.7%, higher in males (20.2%) and those over 40 (27.9%).
  • Factors like BMI, smoking, and inactivity were associated with hypertension.
  • Awareness among hypertensive doctors was 78.5%.

Conclusions:

  • Hypertension is prevalent in Turkish physicians, especially older males.
  • Routine screenings and lifestyle interventions are crucial for physician hypertension management.