TITLE:
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Adults living in the City of Bandundu, Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
AUTHORS:
Ferdinand Mukoso Ngakieb, Aliocha Nkodila Natuhoyila, Francois Lepira Bompeka, Pascal Bayauli, Yves Lubenga, Benjamin Kingama Munsi, Joseph Shambo Bakali, Tresor Ndongala Nsusu, Zéphirin Kamuanga, Oscar Nsu’kier Kolenziame, Philippe Lukanu Ngwala, Jean René M’Buyamba Kabangu, Benjamin Longo Mbenza
KEYWORDS:
Hypertension, Prevalence, Associated Factors, Black Africans
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.8 No.4,
April
26,
2021
ABSTRACT:
Background and Aim: In limited resource settings, reliable epidemiological data generated from hypertension high risk geographical areas or people is a prerequisite for the planning of proven and effective interventions. The aim of the present survey was to assess the prevalence, awareness, control and factors associated with hypertension in adults living in the port City of Bandundu, located in the southwestern part of DRC. Methods: a cross-sectional survey using a modified WHO STEPwise questionnaire for data collection during face-to-face interviews were conducted from 1st May to 30th October 2018. A multistage cluster sampling method was used and inclusion criteria were age ≥18 years and informed consent. Information on demographic parameters, behavioral lifestyles, anthropometric and blood pressure (BP) measurements were obtained. Hypertension was defined as an average of two BP ≥140/90 mmHg or self-reported history of antihypertensive medication use. Independent factors associated with hypertension were identified using logistic regression analysis. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 34.5% (Women 36.6%). Older age (p