Among 205 participants, 40.5% were aware of hypertension-related complications, with higher awareness significantly associated with female sex (p=0.0205) and higher BMI (p=0.0131).
Cross-Sectional (n=205)
There is insufficient awareness of hypertension-related complications among the general public, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions, particularly among men and those with lower BMI.
Objective: The study was a part of the annual pro-health campaign organized for World Hypertension Day in 2025. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate awareness of hypertension complications among residents of Bialystok, Poland and the surrounding region. In this study, we focused on the association between awareness of hypertension-related complications and sex, body mass index (BMI), cigarette smoking, and a self-reported history of hypertension. Design and method: The research consisted of 205 volunteer participants (62.4% female). Data were collected through physical measurements and surveys completed by participants, which assessed age, sex, education, smoking habits, diagnosed hypertension and awareness of hypertension complications followed by a request to list them. The measured parameters included blood pressure, heart rate, glycemia and BMI. The data was statistically analyzed. Results: The mean blood pressure in the study population was 141/80 mmHg. Hypertension was diagnosed in 40.7% of the individuals in the study group. Overall, 40.5% of participants were aware of hypertension-related complications, while 59.5% were not. The most frequently identified complications were stroke (63.9%) and myocardial infarction (45.8%), followed by cerebral hemorrhage and atherosclerosis (both 10.8%). Higher BMI was significantly associated with greater awareness of hypertension complications (p=0.0131). Women showed greater awareness than men (69.37% vs. 30.63%, p=0.0205). Elevated blood pressure (130/80 mmHg and more) was measured significantly more often among aware participants (88.29% vs. 70.37%, p=0019). A history of hypertension was more prevalent among aware participants than unaware ones (46.30% vs. 34.18%), while smoking prevalence was lower in the aware group (15.74% vs. 25.64%). Conclusions: The findings demonstrate insufficient awareness of hypertension-related complications among residents of the Bialystok region. Higher awareness was associated with female sex, higher BMI, and a history of hypertension, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions to improve public knowledge.
Polubinska et al. (Fri,) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=205). Hypertension complications awareness assessment was evaluated on Awareness of hypertension-related complications. Among 205 participants, 40.5% were aware of hypertension-related complications, with higher awareness significantly associated with female sex (p=0.0205) and higher BMI (p=0.0131).