@article{10.11648/j.ejcbs.20210701.13,
  author = {Blaise Makoso Nimi and Francois Lepira Bompeka and Benjamin Longo Mbenza and Carine Nkembi Nzuzi and Gédeon Longo Longo and Aliocha Nkodila and Roland Vangu Vangu and Memoria Makoso Nimi and Jean Pierre Mvuezolo Ndenga and Bienvenu Nkongo and Jean Paul Nkambu Nlandu and Deo Tagize and Antoinette Ndele Nzita and Michel Lutete Nkelani and Jean René M’Buyamba-Kabangu},
  title = {Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment and Control of Hypertension Among Adults Living in the Port City of Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo},
  journal = {European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences},
  volume = {7},
  number = {1},
  pages = {12-20},
  doi = {10.11648/j.ejcbs.20210701.13},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejcbs.20210701.13},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ejcbs.20210701.13},
  abstract = {Background and Aim: In limited resource settings, reliable epidemiological data generated from hypertension high risk geographical areas or people is a prerequisite for the planning of proven and effective interventions. The aim of the present survey was to assess the prevalence, awareness, control and factors associated with hypertension in adults living in the port City of Boma, located in the southwestern part of DRC. Methods: a cross-sectional survey using a modified WHO STEP wise questionnaire for data collection during face-to face interviews was conducted from March, 1 to April 15, 2018. We did multi-stage cluster sampling. Was an all-inclusive adult over the age of≥18 years having given informed consent. Information on demographic parameters, lifestyles, anthropometric measurements and blood pressure (BP) were obtained. Hypertension was defined as a mean of two BP≥140/90 mmHg or a self-reported history of antihypertensive drug use. Independent factors associated with hypertension were identified using logistic pressure analysis. P<0.05 defined level of statistical significance. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 35% (Women 63, 5%) with 56,1% of hypertensive participants being unaware of their hypertension status. Of those who were aware and on treatment, only 47, 9% had a controlled BP. Older age (p<0.001), FH-HT (p=0.021), smoking (p<0.001), overweight (p<0.001), and obesity (p=0.030) emerged as main cardiovascular risk factors associated with hypertension. Conclusion: Hypertension was characterized by a high prevalence, low rate of awareness and suboptimal BP control, high cardiovascular risk and associated with smoking and obesity as modifiable risk factors. Therapeutic lifestyle changes and pharmacological treatment are needed for those hypertensive participants with increased global cardiovascular risk.},
 year = {2021}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment and Control of Hypertension Among Adults Living in the Port City of Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
AU  - Blaise Makoso Nimi
AU  - Francois Lepira Bompeka
AU  - Benjamin Longo Mbenza
AU  - Carine Nkembi Nzuzi
AU  - Gédeon Longo Longo
AU  - Aliocha Nkodila
AU  - Roland Vangu Vangu
AU  - Memoria Makoso Nimi
AU  - Jean Pierre Mvuezolo Ndenga
AU  - Bienvenu Nkongo
AU  - Jean Paul Nkambu Nlandu
AU  - Deo Tagize
AU  - Antoinette Ndele Nzita
AU  - Michel Lutete Nkelani
AU  - Jean René M’Buyamba-Kabangu
Y1  - 2021/03/04
PY  - 2021
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejcbs.20210701.13
DO  - 10.11648/j.ejcbs.20210701.13
T2  - European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences
JF  - European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences
JO  - European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences
SP  - 12
EP  - 20
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2575-5005
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejcbs.20210701.13
AB  - Background and Aim: In limited resource settings, reliable epidemiological data generated from hypertension high risk geographical areas or people is a prerequisite for the planning of proven and effective interventions. The aim of the present survey was to assess the prevalence, awareness, control and factors associated with hypertension in adults living in the port City of Boma, located in the southwestern part of DRC. Methods: a cross-sectional survey using a modified WHO STEP wise questionnaire for data collection during face-to face interviews was conducted from March, 1 to April 15, 2018. We did multi-stage cluster sampling. Was an all-inclusive adult over the age of≥18 years having given informed consent. Information on demographic parameters, lifestyles, anthropometric measurements and blood pressure (BP) were obtained. Hypertension was defined as a mean of two BP≥140/90 mmHg or a self-reported history of antihypertensive drug use. Independent factors associated with hypertension were identified using logistic pressure analysis. P<0.05 defined level of statistical significance. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 35% (Women 63, 5%) with 56,1% of hypertensive participants being unaware of their hypertension status. Of those who were aware and on treatment, only 47, 9% had a controlled BP. Older age (p<0.001), FH-HT (p=0.021), smoking (p<0.001), overweight (p<0.001), and obesity (p=0.030) emerged as main cardiovascular risk factors associated with hypertension. Conclusion: Hypertension was characterized by a high prevalence, low rate of awareness and suboptimal BP control, high cardiovascular risk and associated with smoking and obesity as modifiable risk factors. Therapeutic lifestyle changes and pharmacological treatment are needed for those hypertensive participants with increased global cardiovascular risk.
VL  - 7
IS  - 1
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