Factors associated with undiagnosed hypertension among Tongan adults: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is responsible for many premature deaths worldwide. However, many individuals with hypertension remain undiagnosed. Tonga is one of the countries that has had a steep increase in hypertension, thus undiagnosed hypertension could also be increasing. Purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with undiagnosed hypertension among Tongan adults.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used data collected from conveniently sampled 473 participants using electronic questionnaire and digital sphygmomanometer through household visits between February and March 2023. Inclusion criteria were age of 18-65 years, residence in the villages for at least six months, and not being pregnant. Fisher's exact test and mixed-effect logistic regres

SUBMITTER: Fifita SST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10759494 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature