Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: Evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study.
The burden of uncontrolled hypertension in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) is high, with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and chronic renal failure in these settings.To assess the factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure control in a cross-section of Ghanaian hypertens...
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| author | Fred Stephen Sarfo Linda M Mobula Gilbert Burnham Daniel Ansong Jacob Plange-Rhule Osei Sarfo-Kantanka David Ofori-Adjei |
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| description | The burden of uncontrolled hypertension in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) is high, with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and chronic renal failure in these settings.To assess the factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure control in a cross-section of Ghanaian hypertensive subjects involved in an on-going multicenter epidemiological study aimed at improving access to hypertension treatment.A cross-sectional study involving 2,870 participants with hypertension with or without diabetes who were enrolled at 5 hospitals in Ghana (2 tertiary, 2 district and 1 rural hospital). Data on demographics, medical history, lifestyle factors, anti-hypertensive medications and treatment adherence were collected. The 14-item version of the Hill-Bone compliance to high blood pressure therapy scale was used to assess adherence to treatment in 3 domains namely adherence to medications, salt intake and clinic appointments. Questionnaires on knowledge, attitudes and practices on hypertension, sources of antihypertensive medications and challenges with accessing these medications were also administered. Blood pressure, weight and height were measured for each subject at enrollment. Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure (>140/90mmHg) were assessed using a multivariate logistic regression model.The mean ± SD age of study participants was 58.9 ± 16.6 years, with a female preponderance (76.8%). Among study participants, 1,213 (42.3%) study participants had blood pressure measurements under control. Factors that remained significantly associated with uncontrolled blood pressure with adjusted OR (95% CI) included receiving therapy at a tertiary level of care: 2.47 (1.57-3.87), longer duration of hypertension diagnosis: 1.01 (1.00-1.03), poor adherence to therapy: 1.21 (1.09-1.35) for each 5 points higher score on the Hill-Bone scale, reported difficulties in obtaining antihypertensive medications: 1.24 (1.02-1.49) and number of antihypertensive medications prescribed: 1.32 (1.21-1.44).We have found high rates of uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaian patients with hypertension accessing healthcare in public institutions. The system-level and individual-level factors associated with poor blood pressure control should be addressed to improve hypertension management among Ghanaians. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4e1dbc3188ca4b69bca2ce9c667aaa412022-12-21T22:22:09ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032018-01-01133e019349410.1371/journal.pone.0193494Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: Evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study.Fred Stephen SarfoLinda M MobulaGilbert BurnhamDaniel AnsongJacob Plange-RhuleOsei Sarfo-KantankaDavid Ofori-AdjeiThe burden of uncontrolled hypertension in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) is high, with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and chronic renal failure in these settings.To assess the factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure control in a cross-section of Ghanaian hypertensive subjects involved in an on-going multicenter epidemiological study aimed at improving access to hypertension treatment.A cross-sectional study involving 2,870 participants with hypertension with or without diabetes who were enrolled at 5 hospitals in Ghana (2 tertiary, 2 district and 1 rural hospital). Data on demographics, medical history, lifestyle factors, anti-hypertensive medications and treatment adherence were collected. The 14-item version of the Hill-Bone compliance to high blood pressure therapy scale was used to assess adherence to treatment in 3 domains namely adherence to medications, salt intake and clinic appointments. Questionnaires on knowledge, attitudes and practices on hypertension, sources of antihypertensive medications and challenges with accessing these medications were also administered. Blood pressure, weight and height were measured for each subject at enrollment. Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure (>140/90mmHg) were assessed using a multivariate logistic regression model.The mean ± SD age of study participants was 58.9 ± 16.6 years, with a female preponderance (76.8%). Among study participants, 1,213 (42.3%) study participants had blood pressure measurements under control. Factors that remained significantly associated with uncontrolled blood pressure with adjusted OR (95% CI) included receiving therapy at a tertiary level of care: 2.47 (1.57-3.87), longer duration of hypertension diagnosis: 1.01 (1.00-1.03), poor adherence to therapy: 1.21 (1.09-1.35) for each 5 points higher score on the Hill-Bone scale, reported difficulties in obtaining antihypertensive medications: 1.24 (1.02-1.49) and number of antihypertensive medications prescribed: 1.32 (1.21-1.44).We have found high rates of uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaian patients with hypertension accessing healthcare in public institutions. The system-level and individual-level factors associated with poor blood pressure control should be addressed to improve hypertension management among Ghanaians.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5858765?pdf=render |
| spellingShingle | Fred Stephen Sarfo Linda M Mobula Gilbert Burnham Daniel Ansong Jacob Plange-Rhule Osei Sarfo-Kantanka David Ofori-Adjei Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: Evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study. PLoS ONE |
| title | Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: Evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study. |
| title_full | Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: Evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study. |
| title_fullStr | Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: Evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: Evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study. |
| title_short | Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: Evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study. |
| title_sort | factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among ghanaians evidence from a multicenter hospital based study |
| url | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5858765?pdf=render |
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