Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Clinical and Psychological Factors in Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Ghana: A Secondary Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Hypertension (HTN) is common in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Patients with both T2DM and HTN have a higher risk of heart disease, kidney disorders, and mortality than those with either HTN or T2DM alone. Patients' psychological well-being plays a significant role in the optimum management of these chronic conditions. This study is aimed at determining the current prevalence of HTN and its related clinical and psychological factors in patients with T2DM. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital with 156 patients diagnosed with T2DM. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. In addition, the following information was obtained from the patien

SUBMITTER: Boima V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11578660 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature