Prevalence of hypertension and associated factors among nurses working in private and public tertiary hospitals in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT: Nurses face numerous occupational stressors associated with an increased risk of hypertension. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among nurses in private and public tertiary hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A cross-sectional study was conducted between July and November 2023 among nurses from one private and one public tertiary hospital. All eligible nurses in the private hospital were recruited, while stratified random sampling was used to recruit nurses at the public hospital. Data were collected using questionnaires and physical measurements (blood pressure, weight, and height). Hypertension was defined as blood pressure ≥130/80 mmHg, self-reported history of hypertension, or current use of antihypertensive medication. Descriptiv

SUBMITTER: Rutagengwa JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12806849 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature