Why the study?
With the rising prevalence of hypertension, especially in Africa, this study was conducted to address existing gaps in evidence regarding socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with hypertension.
What socio-demographic and lifestyle factors are associated with hypertension in adult Nigerians?
Population
3782 adult Nigerians from urban and rural communities across six regions
Comparison
Hypertensive persons vs normotensive counterparts across socio-demographic and lifestyle factors
Design
Cross-sectional survey using a modified WHO STEPS questionnaire
Authors
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These associations support targeted education and policy in Nigeria; leaves open causality and intervention effects pending prospective studies.
What socio-demographic and lifestyle factors are associated with hypertension in adult Nigerians?
Socio-demographic factors such as marital status and education, along with lifestyle factors like low physical activity and alcohol consumption, are significantly associated with hypertension in Nigeria.
Adeke et al. (2022) studied this question.
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