Determinants of hypertension among diabetic patients in southern Ethiopia: a case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension, among diabetic patients, is a worldwide public-health challenge and a number one modifiable risk factor for other cardiovascular diseases and death. The prevalence of hypertension among the diabetic population is nearly twice of nondiabetic patients. Screening and prevention of risk factors for hypertension based on evidence from local studies is required to minimize the burden of hypertension among diabetic patients. This study is aimed at assessing the determinants of hypertension among diabetic patients in Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia, 2022.

Methods

Facility-based unmatched case-control study design was conducted from March 15 to April 15, 2022, at the outpatient diabetic clinic, Wolaita Sodo Univer

SUBMITTER: Anjajo EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10157915 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature