Key result
Engaging in physical activity for 30 to 60 minutes (AOR 5.64; 95% CI 2.08-15.32) or >1 hour (AOR 11.38; 95% CI 2.01-64.47) strongly predicted optimal blood pressure control.
Why the study?
Hypertension control rates remain low despite pharmacotherapy, and the effect of modifiable lifestyle factors on blood pressure control in urban Accra needed assessment.
Do modifiable lifestyle factors improve blood pressure control in adult hypertensive patients?
Population
360 diagnosed hypertensive patients ≥18 years old from two referral hospitals in Greater Accra
Comparison
Modifiable lifestyle factors and demographic characteristics
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Longer diagnosis duration was associated with better BP control; hypothesis-generating in this cross-sectional study and requires prospective confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=360)
Yes
Do modifiable lifestyle factors improve blood pressure control in adult hypertensive patients?
Odds Ratio: 5.64 (95% CI 2.08–15.32)
Increased physical activity and dietary modifications (reduced meat and starch) are strong predictors of optimal blood pressure control in hypertensive patients in urban Ghana.
Amoah et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=360). Physical activity (30-60 minutes) vs. No or less physical activity was evaluated on Blood pressure control (AOR 5.64, 95% CI 2.08-15.32). Engaging in physical activity for 30 to 60 minutes (AOR 5.64; 95% CI 2.08-15.32) or >1 hour (AOR 11.38; 95% CI 2.01-64.47) strongly predicted optimal blood pressure control.
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