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Archives   2006

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   18,  Number   1

TITLE:   Prevalence, awareness, correlates, treatment and control of hypertension in a rural community of Waw Township, Bago Division.
AUTHOR:   Han Win; Aung Thu; Khin Myat Tun; Khin Khin Swe Myat; Than Than Lwin; Sandar Kyi; Myat Myat Thu; Tin Htar Lwin; Aye Hnin Phyu
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2006; 18(1): 41-47
ABSTRACT:   Hypertension is an important cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 644 subjects (20 years and above, mean age 48.9 years) in Thuyethamain Village in Waw Township, Bago Division. The objectives were to determine the prevalence of hypertension, assess the degree of awareness, taking treatment and control of high blood pressure, and to identify the correlates of hypertension awareness. Hypertension was defined as a mean systolic blood pressure ≥ 140mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mm Hg, and/or use of antihypertensivemedications. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 29% (95% confidence interval (95% CI): 25.5%–32.7%). Among hypertensives, 43.9% were aware of the condition, while 28.9% were being treated and 16.6% were under control. Multivariate analysis showed that women havebetter awareness of hypertension (odds ratio (OR) = 5.1, 95% CI: 1.9–13.7). Other factors independently associated with increased awareness of hypertension were higher education status (OR for high school and above level compared to no schooling = 3.3, 95% CI: 1.2-9.5), and dependents compared to manual workers (OR = 3.5, 95% CI: 1.2-9.7). In this study, over half of hypertensive subjects were unaware of the condition and less than a third was under treatment. These observations highlight the need for regular screening coupled with educational programs to promote hypertension awareness in the community.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Hypertension. Awareness.
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