High prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension among men in North Central Nigeria: Results from the Healthy Beginning Initiative.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria is high and growing. The burden and risk factor distribution also vary by geographical zone. Information about prevalence, risk factors and disease status awareness are needed to guide evidence based public health response at the national and sub- national levels.

Purpose

This paper describes the prevalence of hypertension and its correlates, as well as hypertension status awareness among men in North Central, Nigeria.

Methods

A cross sectional survey was administered to male partners of pregnant women participating in the Healthy Beginning Initiative program from 2016-2018. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, risk factors, physical measurement and blood pressure readings were collected using a standar

SUBMITTER: Banigbe BF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7703905 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature