Why the study?
Hypertension is considered a major contributing risk factor for CKD, motivating assessment of CKD prevalence and associated factors among adult hypertensive patients.
Population
581 adult hypertensive patients in referral hospital chronic follow-up clinics in Northwest Ethiopia
Design
Institution-based cross-sectional study
Key result
Among adult hypertensive patients, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease was 17.6%, and diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg was strongly associated with its occurrence (AOR 8.65; 95% CI 4.77-15.68).
Authors
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May support CKD screening in hypertensives with DBP ≥90 mmHg or duration ≥10 years; leaves open causal and longitudinal confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=581)
Yes
Odds Ratio: 8.65 (95% CI 4.77–15.68)
A significant proportion (17.6%) of adult hypertensive patients in Northwest Ethiopia have chronic kidney disease, highlighting the need for regular screening and management of risk factors like uncontrolled blood pressure and dyslipidemia.
Hunegnaw et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=581). Diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg vs. Diastolic blood pressure <90 mmHg was evaluated on Chronic kidney disease (AOR 8.65, 95% CI 4.77-15.68). Among adult hypertensive patients, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease was 17.6%, and diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg was strongly associated with its occurrence (AOR 8.65; 95% CI 4.77-15.68).