Red cell distribution width and associated factors among hypertensive patients attending Arba Minch General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Red cell distribution width (RDW) has been increasingly linked with cardiovascular and metabolic conditions. However, its clinical relevance in hypertension remains underexplored in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess RDW levels, associated factors, and its potential utility in hypertension management.

Methods

An institution-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2023 to January 2024 among 70 hypertensive patients and 70 age- and sex-matched normotensive controls. Hypertensive participants were consecutively recruited from the hypertension outpatient clinic, while controls were recruited from the general outpatient department using systematic random sampling. Data were collected using a pretested and structured interviewer-administere

SUBMITTER: Robsha O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12614529 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature