Author(s)

Mama Cisse Ibrahim¹, Alassani Adébayo^1*, Adjobimey Mènonli², Alpha Bio Issifou Amadou¹, Mikponhoue Rose², Hinsou Antoine Vikkey², Ayelo Paul¹

¹Departemental Teaching Hospital of Borgou, Parakou, Benin.
²National Teaching Hospital, Cotonou, Benin.

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Among these CVDs, high blood pressure (hypertension) is the main one. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with hypertension in women in the market of Dantokpa. Study Method: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical survey undertaken on women selling in the Dantokpa market. The dependent variable is hypertension. Data analysis was done using Epi data 3.1 software. Results: A total of 255 women were enrolled in the study. The average age was 41.6 ± 12.13 years with extremes of 18 and 84 years. Among women, 114 (34%) were suffering from hypertension. The factors associated with hypertension in women in the Dantokpa market were above 40 years old, educated women, physical inactivity, family history of hypertension, salty food. Conclusion: At the end of this study, it appears that the prevalence of hypertension in women in the Dantokpa market is higher than that of the general female population. Therapeutic and preventive measures are necessary.

High Blood Pressure, Prevalence, Associated Factors, Dantokpa, Benin

Ibrahim, M. , Adébayo, A. , Mènonli, A. , Amadou, A. , Rose, M. , Vikkey, H. and Paul, A. (2020) Prevalence and Factors Associated High Blood Pressure among Women at the Market of Dantokpa in Benin in 2017. Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine, 8, 91-98. doi: 10.4236/odem.2020.83007.