Examining the prevalence, correlates and inequalities of undiagnosed hypertension in Nepal: a population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the prevalence, correlates and sociodemographic inequalities of undiagnosed hypertension in Nepal.

Design

This study used cross-sectional 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) data. Undiagnosed patients with hypertension were defined as an NDHS respondent who was diagnosed as hypertensive (systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg) during the survey, but never took any prescribed anti-hypertensive medicine to lower/control blood pressure and was never identified as having hypertension by a health professional prior the survey. Multiple binary logistic regression analysis was performed, and Concentration Index was measured.

Setting

Nepal.

Participants

Adult patients with hypertension.

Results

SUBMITTER: Hasan MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7534699 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature