Prevalence, awareness, and associated factors of high blood pressure among female migrant workers in Central South China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although many young Chinese women migrate to urban regions for better opportunities, little is known about the prevalence and awareness of having high blood pressure (HBP) in this population. This study investigated the prevalence, awareness, and factors associated with HBP among young female migrant workers in Central South China.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study to identify HBP (2017 ACC/AHA guidelines) among female migrant workers aged 18-45 years in Central South China. Demographics, anthropometric measurements, hypertension-related lifestyle, awareness of HBP, and blood pressure were recorded. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the factors associated with HBP (blood pressure ≥ 130/80 mmHg).

Results

Overall, 232 female migrant

SUBMITTER: Peng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9078134 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature