Prevalence of prehypertension and its associated factors among smokers attending Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Kota Bharu
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Date
2018
Authors
Deris, Nor Khairi
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Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
Introduction : Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of premature death in our
country. Among the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases are prehypertension and
smoking. Up to date there was no study looking for associated factors for
prehypertension among smokers.
Objective : To determine the prevalence of prehypertension and its associated factors
among smokers attending Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Kota Bharu.
Methodology : A cross sectional study involving a total of 333 current smokers aged
more than 18 years at Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Kota Bharu from January to April 2017
by using convenient sampling. Respondents answered a questionnaire consists of sociodemographic
back ground, IPAQ-M, MyNCDs – dietary assessment and FTND-M and
followed with physical measurements for BP,weight, height and waist circumference.
Data was analysed using descriptive analysis and logistic regression.
Result : The mean (SD) age of respondents was 32.6 (10.3) and 57.7% (192) of current
smokers have prehypertension. Through multivariate analysis using multiple logistic
regression test, this study showed age ( adjusted OR=1.03,95% CI 1.00, 1.05,p=0.020),
BMI ( adjusted OR=1.1195% CI 1.03,1.20,p=0.006), family history of hypertension
(adjusted OR=1,78,95% CI 1.04,2.71,p=0.034), unhealthy diet (adjusted OR= 4.48,95%
CI 1.88,10.63,p=0.001) and central obesity (adjusted OR=2.68,95% CI
1.22,5.89,p=0.014) were the associated factors for prehypertension.Conclusion : Prehypertension is common among current smokers and associated with
many factors. Lifestyle modifications need to be given to reduce the incidence of
prehypertension and prevent from progressing to hypertension and cardiovascular
disease.
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Hypertension , Diagnosis