Adverse social determinants of health elevate uncontrolled hypertension risk: a cardio-oncology prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: The role of social determinants of health (SDOH) in controlling hypertension (HTN) in cancer patients is unknown. We hypothesize that high SDOH scores correlate with uncontrolled HTN in hypertensive cancer patients. In our prospective study, patients completed the Protocol for Responding to & Assessing Patients' Assets, Risks & Experiences questionnaire. After integrating home and clinic blood pressure readings, uncontrolled HTN was defined as systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg. Using Cox regression, we analyzed the impact of SDOH on HTN control, adjusting for relevant factors. The study involved 318 participants (median age 66.4, median follow-up 166 days, SDOH score 6.5 ± 3.2), with stress, educatio

SUBMITTER: Nain P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11368120 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature