Correlates of Hypertension Among Adult Men and Women in Kosovo

Hashani, Valdet; Roshi, Enver; Burazeri, Genc

doi:10.5455/msm.2014.26.213-215

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“…Although recent cross-sectional research is available [49,50], this design remains less informative with regard to establishing if anger truly influences hypertension onset. Hence, prospective studies targeting diverse anger constructs among varied samples (e.g., women, non-white individuals) are needed.…”

Section: Psychological Risk Factors For Incident Hypertensionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Despite evidence of disparities, research available for the current review was conducted primarily among white individuals, fostering additional research amongst more diverse ethnic/cultural samples [53,63,70]. Possible sex-related differences in psychological determinants of hypertension [37,49] also deserve attention, given the higher prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among women, and hostility among men [35,71,72]. …”

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Dysregulated Blood Pressure: Can Regulating Emotions Help?

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Despite having identified key physiological and behavioral risk factors, the prevalence of hypertension continues to rise, affecting two-thirds of American adults 60 years or older. An important condition in its own right, hypertension is also a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases; thus, identifying additional modifiable determinants remains a public health priority. Psychological states and negative emotions more specifically have been proposed as risk factors, but the research findings are inconsistent. Additional prospective studies have recently been published increasing the availability of longitudinal data. The aim of this literature review is to evaluate these findings focusing on those from the last three years. We synthesize current research on whether negative (e.g., depression, anxiety) or positive (e.g., optimism) emotion-related factors are associated with high blood pressure onset. We discuss discrepant findings and propose considering emotion regulation as a novel approach to explain inconsistencies. Finally, we provide thoughts on future research directions.

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“…15,[17][18][19] In a similar study conducted in Kosovo, there were identified significant correlates of hypertension such as male gender, older age, physical inactivity, smoking, and hostility (P < 0.001). 20 In this study, only age, gender, and geographical distribution were analyzed. Taking into account the average age of our population (55 years old), mean arterial pressure had values within the normal range, from 131/83 to 133/84 mmHg and glycemic index from 6.91 mmol to 7.1 mmol, similar to other studies.…”

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Prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in the population of Kosovo

Sopjani

Elezi

2021

Frontiers of Nursing

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Objectives To observe the prevalence of arterial pressure and glycemia in Kosovo and to provide free screening service through health promotion. Methods This prospective study was conducted over a 3-year period, during 2017–2019. All data were collected by AAB College staff in 11 Kosovo cities prior to a random sample with 7254 observations. Data included demographic information as well as blood pressure and glycemic level measurements. Results The overall prevalence of arterial pressure was registered at 27.6% and diabetes mellitus at 9.2%. Arterial pressure in females had a tendency to increase with age (r = 0.3552, P < 0.001), as well as the glycemic index (r = 0.1997, P < 0.001). Nevertheless, age had a stronger impact on males than in females, with regard to higher arterial pressure in the year 2017 (P < 0.001). In the following years, 2018 and 2019, the ratio had reversed. Glycemia had strong correlation with systolic arterial pressure value (P < 0.001). For a 1 mmol/L increase in glycemia, the diastolic value increased by 0.19 mmHg on average. Conclusions This study concluded that at younger ages the values of arterial pressure and glycemia remain within the commonly observed range, but over the years the probability for higher blood pressure or glicemia increases. Through continuous control of arterial pressure and glycemia at an early age, it is possible to identify abnormal diagnostics, in order to address them in time. Educational initiatives and screenings should take place in order to increase awareness of the citizens for checking themselves regularly.

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“…9 Kementerian Kesehatan menyebutkan, job content, beban kerja, jadwal kerja dan lain-lain dapat menyebabkan reaksi stres yang konsekuensi jangka panjangnya adalah penyakit hipertensi. 21 27 Teori juga menyebutkan bahwa laki-laki memiliki risiko lebih besar untuk menderita hipertensi daripada perem-puan. 28 Aktivitas plasma renin (kadar prorenin dan renin) laki-laki biasanya lebih tinggi daripada perempuan yang akan berpengaruh pada sintesis AT II dalam sistem renin angiotensin.…”

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Beberapa Faktor yang Berisiko Terhadap Hipertensi pada Pegawai di Wilayah Perimeter Pelabuhan (Studi Kasus Kontrol di Kantor Kesehatan Pelabuhan Kelas II Semarang)

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Hadisaputro

Suwondo

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Comm. Health. Epid. J

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Background: Hypertension is an increase in arterial blood pressure where systolic blood pressure is ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg. Hypertension is often called the silent killer because it does not cause symptoms so the treatment is often late. Occupational-related diseases one of which is hypertension. The type of work, work environment, lifestyle and individual characteristics can be a factor of hypertension.Methods: An analytical observational study using a case-control design with 76 samples consisting of 38 cases and 38 controls taken by consecutive sampling. The variables studied were age, gender, family history, type of work, years of work, workload, work schedule, sedentary behavior, coffee drinking habits, and smoking habits. Data were analyzed by bivariate and multivariate with logistic regression method.Results: Significant factors for hypertension were sex (p=0,012; OR adjusted 6,582; 95% CI 1,522-28,456) and the work type (p=0,020; OR adjusted 5,248; 95%CI 1,292-21,316) as risk factors, while sedentary behavior (p=0,030; OR adjusted 0,311; 95% CI 0,108-0,895) as a protective factor. The factors that are not significant at risk are age, family history, years of work, workload, work schedule, coffee drinking habits and smoking habits.Conclusion: Male and structural work type are risk factors, while sedentary behavior ≥ 6 hours/day is a protective factor. Probability at risk of hypertension is 75%.

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Correlates of Hypertension Among Adult Men and Women in Kosovo

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

Dysregulated Blood Pressure: Can Regulating Emotions Help?

Dysregulated Blood Pressure: Can Regulating Emotions Help?

Prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in the population of Kosovo

Beberapa Faktor yang Berisiko Terhadap Hipertensi pada Pegawai di Wilayah Perimeter Pelabuhan (Studi Kasus Kontrol di Kantor Kesehatan Pelabuhan Kelas II Semarang)

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