Among Kampala International University staff, 5.6% were hypertensive with highest prevalence in males aged ≥45, while 56.8% were non-hypertensive, and 37.5% were unaware of their status.
Cross-Sectional (n=232)
Random selection among consenting staff
No
High salt intake, alcohol consumption, and smoking are key risk factors for hypertension among young adult university staff in Uganda, highlighting the need for targeted lifestyle interventions.
Background Hypertension (HTN) is the most prevalent preventable risk factor that causes a significant socioeconomic burden associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and is the single most common cause of heart failure and myocardial infarction. Sub-Saharan countries, including Uganda, are still among the worst hit in terms of CVD mortality rates due to hypertension. More than 15 million global disability-adjusted life-years in sub-Saharan Africa are attributable to HTN. Method This was a cross-sectional study conducted among Kampala International University (KIU) staff. A total of 232 KIU staff members were selected randomly from among those who consented, including medical doctors, biomedical staff, and administration staff. The questionnaire was structured into three parts: socio-demographic characteristics, habit and lifestyle, awareness, family history, comorbidities, and clinical assessment. Blood pressure (BP) measurements were performed on the left arm of respondents in a sitting position using the Omron digital BP monitor, and data were entered into Microsoft Excel and exported to SPSS for analyses. Frequencies, percentages, and binary logistic regression were used to identify the risk factors for hypertension (p values
Ayuba et al. (Tue,) conducted a cross-sectional in University employees aged 18-older years at Kampala International University Western Campus, Uganda, including medical, biomedical, administrative staff (n=232). Among Kampala International University staff, 5.6% were hypertensive with highest prevalence in males aged ≥45, while 56.8% were non-hypertensive, and 37.5% were unaware of their status.