Public Awareness of Health-Related Risks From Uncontrolled Hypertension

Ahuja, Rahoul; Ayala, Carma; Tong, Xin; Wall, Hilary K.; Fang, Jing

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“…This knowledge gap regarding cardiovascular risk factors has also been previously reported among the Dutch general public 14 and might be explained by the notion that the general public is becoming more aware of the association between cardiovascular risk factors ( e.g ., hypertension, diabetes) and cardiovascular complications (heart health) instead of linking those factors at the same time to increased dementia risk (brain health). 29 , 30 …”

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Awareness of Dementia Risk Reduction among Current and Future Healthcare Professionals: A Survey Study

Krom

Sivananthan

Alkhotany

et al. 2021

Journal of Public Health Research

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Background: The total number of people affected by dementia worldwide is increasing rapidly. Recent studies provided evidence for the contribution of modifiable risk and protective factors to dementia risk. Although healthcare professionals could play an essential role in informing the general public about the relationship between lifestyle and dementia, it is unclear what they know about this relationship. Therefore, this study assesses the awareness of dementia risk reduction among current and future healthcare professionals. Methods: An online survey was carried out among 182 healthcare students from Maastricht University and 20 general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses in Limburg, The Netherlands. The survey assessed the knowledge about risk and protective factors of dementia and identified needs, wishes and barriers concerning dementia risk reduction strategies. Results: The majority of current (75.0%) and future (81.9%) healthcare professionals indicated that dementia risk reduction is possible. Among students, awareness of cardiovascular risk factors of dementia (e.g. coronary heart disease (44.5%), hypertension (53.8%)) was low. Most participants (>70.0%) would like to receive more information about dementia risk reduction. Conclusions: The majority of current and future healthcare professionals were aware of the relationship between lifestyle and dementia risk. However, there are still substantial gaps in knowledge regarding individual dementia risk factors. Given the essential role of healthcare professionals in providing lifestyle advice, there is a need to increase awareness by providing educational programs focused on dementia risk reduction.

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Awareness of Dementia Risk Reduction among Current and Future Healthcare Professionals: A Survey Study

Krom

Sivananthan

Alkhotany

et al. 2021

Journal of Public Health Research

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“…While it is important to receive treatment for hypertension, it is also important to receive treatment that is effective. Uncontrolled hypertension is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and cognitive decline [8][9][10][11] and increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease [3,12]. A person is said to have resistant hypertension when there is a failure to achieve goal blood pressure in spite of adhering to full doses of an appropriate three-drug regimen that includes a diuretic [13].…”

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Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors: Results from Baseline Survey of SWADES Family Cohort Study

Devassy

Allagh²,

Scaria

et al. 2020

International Journal of Hypertension

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Introduction. Hypertension is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. e objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension and its associated risk factors in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Methods. In this prospective family-based cohort study, 573 families were included with a total of 997 participants aged 30 years and above. Baseline interviews were conducted in participant's homes using a combination of self-structured and standardized questionnaire. Blood pressure and plasma glucose were assessed for each participant. Results. e prevalence of hypertension was 43%. It was slightly higher in women than men (43.7% vs. 41.4%). e mean systolic blood pressure in the hypertensive population was 141.9 mmHg and mean diastolic blood pressure was 85.3 mmHg. In total, 78% (86.2% in women, 62.9% in men) of the participants were aware of their hypertension. Among those aware, 60.4% (63.5% in women, 52.6% in men) of the participants were on treatment, and hypertension was controlled in 75.1% (77.5% women, 68% in men) of the participants on treatment. e prevalence of hypertension was higher among persons with comorbidities (diabetes 64.5%, transient ischemic attack 54.7%, and heart disease 64.4%). Prevalence was lower among persons who did regular vigorous intensity exercise versus those who did moderate intensity exercise (32% vs. 45.7%) and among nonsmokers versus smokers (42.2% vs. 46.6%). Conclusion. e prevalence of hypertension in Kerala is high. Although awareness is quite high, there is a need to improve the number of persons with hypertension taking treatment.

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“…No estar actualizados representa una desventaja, pues esto no permite su utilidad de manera universal, situación que se debe considerar en la práctica clínica diaria. Además, se debe tomar en cuenta que la evaluación adecuada de un paciente requiere de un análisis integral e individualizado, apoyado de las diferentes herramientas disponibles, utilizadas como guía, para brindar una mejor atención e incidir en los factores de riesgo y así reducir el RCV 42,43 .…”

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Estimación de riesgo cardiovascular ateroesclerótico en pacientes adultos sin sospecha de cifras tensionales elevadas

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Introducción: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares representan la primera causa de muerte en el mundo. La estimación del Riesgo Cardiovascular (RCV) podría disminuir la carga de la enfermedad y mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Objetivo: Estimar el RCV en pacientes sin sospecha de cifras tensionales elevadas en una Clínica de Medicina Familiar en la Ciudad de México. Métodos: Estudio transversal descriptivo, participaron 101 pacientes de sexo masculino y femenino, de 40 a 69 años, sin diagnóstico previo de Hipertensión Arterial (HTA), pero que presentaron cifras tensionales altas al momento del estudio. Para diagnosticar HTA se utilizaron los criterios de la Asociación Americana del Corazón-2017. El RCV se evaluó con el ASCVD-Risk Estimator Plus. Resultados: En la muestra la HTA estuvo presente en el 55.4 %, 44.6 % manifestaron presión arterial elevada. Respecto al RCV, 54.4 % presentaron bajo riesgo, 11.8 % riesgo límite, 25.7 % intermedio y 7.9 % alto. Los factores de RCV con mayor prevalencia fueron diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2), sobrepeso, obesidad y elevación de cifras tensionales. Discusión: Un porcentaje importante de participantes presentó RCV en sus diferentes categorías. Se requiere ser más estrictos en los parámetros utilizados para definir la HTA; pues sin intervenciones oportunas las enfermedades cardiovasculares continuarán incrementándose. Conclusión: Cerca de la mitad de los casos presentaron un RCV de límite a alto. Existió alta prevalencia de factores de riesgo individuales como DM2, HTA y dislipidemia. Se deben fortalecer búsquedas intencionadas de pacientes con características similares a las de este estudio para prevenir el desarrollo de enfermedades cardiovasculares.

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Public Awareness of Health-Related Risks From Uncontrolled Hypertension

Cited by 19 publications

References 6 publications

Awareness of Dementia Risk Reduction among Current and Future Healthcare Professionals: A Survey Study

Awareness of Dementia Risk Reduction among Current and Future Healthcare Professionals: A Survey Study

Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors: Results from Baseline Survey of SWADES Family Cohort Study

Estimación de riesgo cardiovascular ateroesclerótico en pacientes adultos sin sospecha de cifras tensionales elevadas

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