Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among clients seeking care at Selected Healthcare Facilities in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension remains one of the primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease and the leading cause of mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as estimated 1.28 billion adults suffer from hypertension worldwide and approximately half are unaware of the problem. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of hypertension, and the association of sociodemographic, behavioral, and physiological factors related to hypertension in patients seeking care at the different healthcare facilities in Kenya.

Methodology

We carried out a cross-sectional survey study between April 2023 and July 2023. The general adult public visiting the outpatient clinics were recruited from 8 healthcare facilities in Kenya. Summary statistics were presented as me

SUBMITTER: Shah J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12571272 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature