Self-reported hypertension prevalence, risk factors, and knowledge among South Africans aged 24 to 40 years old.

ABSTRACT: Although hypertension is a significant public health burden in South Africa (SA), less is known about its prevalence, risk factors, and possible preventative strategies among young adults. We assessed the prevalence, possible risk factors, and knowledge associated with self-reported hypertension among young adults from SA. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 1000 young South African adults (24-40 years; 51.0% women). We administered a socio-demographic questionnaire and collected information on measures of socio-economic status (SES) (e.g. asset wealth index), self-reported medical history, and lifestyle risk factors. Furthermore, a modified version of the hypertension evaluation of lifestyle and management questionnaire was used to assess participants' hypertension knowled

SUBMITTER: Mtintsilana A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11867972 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature