Sleep and hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Hypertension is a global public issue, and sleep status was regarded as its risk factor; however, the results were inconsistent. This study aims to deeply investigate the correlation between sleep status and hypertension.

Methods

The electronic databases Cochrane Library, Pubmed, and Embase updated to May 31, 2019, were retrieved. Studies were selected according to the predefined screening criteria, and their qualities were assessed by using quality check scales. Based on Stata 15.1 software, the associations between sleep status and hypertension were analyzed by meta-analyses, using odds ratio and 95% confidence interval as effect indexes. Furthermore, publication bias and small study bias were evaluated using Begg and Egger's test. In addition, sensitivity analysis

SUBMITTER: Han B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7127991 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature