Key result
The prevalence of self-reported hypertension among Bangladeshi older adults significantly increased from 43.7% in October 2020 to 56.3% in September 2021 (AOR 1.34; 95% CI 1.06-1.70).
Why the study?
The study aimed to assess changes in the prevalence and determinants of self-reported hypertension among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh.
Cross-Sectional (n=2,077)
Odds Ratio: 1.34 (95% CI 1.06–1.7)
Absolute Event Rate: 56.3% vs 43.7%
p-value: p=0.006
The prevalence of self-reported hypertension among older adults in Bangladesh significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for improved screening and management.
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May signal rising hypertension burden in older adults during crises; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation before guiding practice.
Mistry et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=2,077). Survey round two (September 2021) vs. Survey round one (October 2020) was evaluated on Prevalence of self-reported hypertension (AOR 1.34, 95% CI 1.06-1.70, p=0.006). The prevalence of self-reported hypertension among Bangladeshi older adults significantly increased from 43.7% in October 2020 to 56.3% in September 2021 (AOR 1.34; 95% CI 1.06-1.70).
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