Hypertension prevalence, associated factors, treatment and control in rural Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a surge in the burden of hypertension, and rural communities are increasingly affected by the epidemic.

Objectives

We aimed to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with hypertension in rural communities of the Baham Health District (BHD), Cameroon. In addition, we sought to assess awareness, treatment and control rates of hypertension among community members.

Design

A community-based cross-sectional study.

Setting

Participants from five health areas in the BHD were recruited from August to October 2018.

Participants

Consenting participants aged 18 years and above were included.

Results

We included 526 participants in this study. The median age of the participants was 53.0 (IQR=35-65) ye

SUBMITTER: Simo LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7482484 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature