Clinical Epidemiology of Hypertension in Rural Thailand: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The clinical epidemiology of hypertension (HTN) in rural Thailand has not been fully reported. We describe factors associated with HTN control and cardiovascular (CV) outcomes in rural Thai communities.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study in Thai rural areas in 2024 using a multistage sampling scheme. Eligible participants included adults with HTN receiving care from 36 primary care units across four geographical regions. We used multilevel logistic regression modeling to examine factors associated with HTN control.

Results

We included 1000 participants (68.3% women; mean age, 64.2 years). The HTN control rate was 63.9%, using a threshold of <140/90 mmHg for defining HTN control. When using optimal blood pressure thresholds (<130/80 mmHg for ages 2

SUBMITTER: Sakboonyarat B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12758107 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature