Prevalence of hypertension among reproductive age group tribal women in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Naidu, S. Appala; Nayak, Mudavath Siva Durga Prasad; Sadi, Narasingarao

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“…Also, studies by Chandrashekhar et al and Naidu et al, the prevalence was found to be 8.6% and 16.3% respectively. 17,18 This could be attributed to the fact that these studies did not include women who were pregnant and those with underlying medical conditions and ailments, whereas in our case, 55.3% of hypertensives were pregnant and 14.9% had underlying medical conditions as diabetes, thyroid anomalies, cardiovascular diseases and respiratory problems. The study highlights that prevalence of hypertension in the region is not negligible and it cannot be ignored.…”

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A study on the prevalence and awareness of hypertension among women in the reproductive age group and the factors contributing to it in a rural area of Jorhat district, Assam

Singh¹,

Rahman²

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Hypertension has been identified as one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing nations. Prevalence is seen to be increasing in the rural areas, especially among the females in the reproductive age group. The prevalence of hypertension is found to be high in Assam, while the awareness is quite low thus necessitating a study in this regard.Methods: A total of 400 women in the reproductive age group were selected from Bagchung block, Jorhat by Simple Random Sampling. They were interviewed and their blood pressure was measured along with some anthropometric variables. Classification of hypertension was done as per the US Seventh Joint National Committee (JNC 7) report on the prevention, evaluation and treatment of high BP.Results: A total of 23.5% prevalence of hypertension was found among the study subjects. 44.5% of the total was in the pre hypertensive stage. 77% of them had heard of hypertension while only 20% were aware of its side effects. Extra salt intake, family history and underlying medical conditions were the major risk factors.Conclusions: Knowledge, awareness on hypertension in women in this part of the district is poor and the prevalence is high and their life style practices are grossly contributing to it. Therefore, efforts should be geared towards improving the levels of awareness of the women regarding hypertension and the risk factors.

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A study on the prevalence and awareness of hypertension among women in the reproductive age group and the factors contributing to it in a rural area of Jorhat district, Assam

Singh¹,

Rahman²

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…Increasing age is a risk factor in most studies. [ 3 22 23 26 31 ] Females are twice at risk for HTN in the current study whereas ICMR-INDIAB study and a study from tribal Uttarakhand show a higher prevalence among males. [ 3 23 ] Obesity – both generalized and abdominal is risk factors for hypertension in the INDIAB study as well as in the study from Mandla.…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Diabetes, Hypertension and Other Non-Communicable Diseases in a Tribal Population in South India

Shriraam¹,

Mahadevan²,

Arumugam³

2021

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism

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Introduction: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is increasing in tribal areas of India owing to the development and adoption of modern lifestyle. This study was done to assess the prevalence and risk factors of obesity, diabetes and hypertension in a tribal area in South India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among all men and women 40 years and above in ten randomly selected villages in three village panchayats located in a hilly area in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Minimum sample size calculated was 370. Data collection was done using a pretested questionnaire, clinical examination, and capillary blood glucose measurement. Prevalence and 95% confidence interval were estimated for diabetes and hypertension. By univariate and multivariate logistic regression, the Odds Ratio was calculated to identify the risk factors. SPSS version 16.0 was used. A value of P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The study included 502 subjects, 212 (42.2%) males and 290 (57.8%) females. The proportion of generalized and abdominal obesity was 21% and 36.5%. The prevalence of diabetes and hypertension among the tribal population was 7.4% and 36.5%. Approximately 62% of diabetes and 68% of hypertension were newly diagnosed during this study. Higher age, female sex, generalized and abdominal obesity, and diabetes were risk factors for hypertension and abdominal obesity and hypertension were risk factors for diabetes. Conclusion: The prevalence of diabetes and hypertension is high with two-thirds being newly diagnosed during study in this tribal population mandating early screening, awareness campaigns for early health-seeking and improvement in health access.

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Prevalence of Hypertension in Indian Tribal Population: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Hazarika

Babu

2023

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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Prevalence of hypertension among reproductive age group tribal women in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India

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A study on the prevalence and awareness of hypertension among women in the reproductive age group and the factors contributing to it in a rural area of Jorhat district, Assam

A study on the prevalence and awareness of hypertension among women in the reproductive age group and the factors contributing to it in a rural area of Jorhat district, Assam

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Diabetes, Hypertension and Other Non-Communicable Diseases in a Tribal Population in South India

Prevalence of Hypertension in Indian Tribal Population: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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