Prevalence of Hypertension in relation to Overweight and Obesity among Non-teaching staff of College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State
Abstract:
Hypertension
and overweight/obesity prevalence
are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality which has
become a vital public health concern worldwide. Among many studies conducted on
hypertension prevalence, there is paucity of data on this subject among workers
in the hospital environment. This study thus centered on determining the prevalence of hypertension
among non-teaching staff of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
(CoMUI).
A
sum of 315 non-teaching staff of CoMUI on the University College Hospital
premises participated in the survey. Blood Pressure (BP) was determined as
specified in the ESH/WHO guidelines. BMI was assessed using a known-weight
standardized weighing scale and heightometer. Data were analyzed using SPSS.
Descriptive statistics, Chi-square and logistic regression were considered.
Hypertension
prevalence among respondents was 25.4% (68.8% male; 31.3% female). For the male
respondents, the mean SBP was 132.2±19.0mmHg and it was significantly higher
than that of the females 124.5±17.8mmHg (t = 3.63, p<0.05). Also, the mean
DBP of the male respondents (86.04±11.19) was significantly higher than females
(80.95±11.62), t = 3.92, p <0.05. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was
33.1% and 20.3%. Age group of 21-30 years and 31-40years are three
times and two times less likely to develop hypertension than those within the
age group of 51-60 years (O. R=0.361(3x) and 0.467(2x); 95% CI=0.137-0.951 and
0.219-0.995) see table 6.0.
Prevalence of 25.2%
indicated that one quarter of the non-teaching staffs of College of Medicine
working within the University College Hospital are hypertensive. This suggests
an urgent intervention to avoid resulting complications.
Keywords:
Hypertension, Hypertension prevalence, Body Mass Index (BMI), Hospital environment,
Obesity, Overweight.
References:
Hypertension
and overweight/obesity prevalence
are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality which has
become a vital public health concern worldwide. Among many studies conducted on
hypertension prevalence, there is paucity of data on this subject among workers
in the hospital environment. This study thus centered on determining the prevalence of hypertension
among non-teaching staff of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
(CoMUI).
A
sum of 315 non-teaching staff of CoMUI on the University College Hospital
premises participated in the survey. Blood Pressure (BP) was determined as
specified in the ESH/WHO guidelines. BMI was assessed using a known-weight
standardized weighing scale and heightometer. Data were analyzed using SPSS.
Descriptive statistics, Chi-square and logistic regression were considered.
Hypertension
prevalence among respondents was 25.4% (68.8% male; 31.3% female). For the male
respondents, the mean SBP was 132.2±19.0mmHg and it was significantly higher
than that of the females 124.5±17.8mmHg (t = 3.63, p<0.05). Also, the mean
DBP of the male respondents (86.04±11.19) was significantly higher than females
(80.95±11.62), t = 3.92, p <0.05. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was
33.1% and 20.3%. Age group of 21-30 years and 31-40years are three
times and two times less likely to develop hypertension than those within the
age group of 51-60 years (O. R=0.361(3x) and 0.467(2x); 95% CI=0.137-0.951 and
0.219-0.995) see table 6.0.
Prevalence of 25.2%
indicated that one quarter of the non-teaching staffs of College of Medicine
working within the University College Hospital are hypertensive. This suggests
an urgent intervention to avoid resulting complications.
Keywords:
Hypertension, Hypertension prevalence, Body Mass Index (BMI), Hospital environment,
Obesity, Overweight.
