May Measurement Month 2018: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Botswana.

ABSTRACT: During the May Measurement Month 2018 (MMM18) campaign, we aimed to raise hypertension awareness and measure blood pressure (BP) across different communities in Botswana. Study sites included four large villages and Gaborone (capital city). Screening sites were shopping malls, train stations, churches, and workplaces. Individuals aged ≥18 years were recruited through fliers, word of mouth, and as volunteer walk-ins at the sites. Demographic and risk factor data were collected through a questionnaire prior to measuring three BP readings per participant. Weight was measured while height was usually estimated. Hypertension was defined as: systolic BP ≥140 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥90 mmHg or taking antihypertensive medication. The mean of readings 2 and 3 was used and was estimated using multiple

SUBMITTER: Masupe T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7455262 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature