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October 1, 2025Journal of public health researchOpen Access

Hypertension prevalence was 18.6%, with only 8.4% aware of their status before the survey, and only 16.2% demonstrating good knowledge of hypertension.

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Why the study?

The study investigated the knowledge, prevalence of hypertension, and associated factors among poor urban community dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Population

500 participants aged 18–65 years from two urban communities in Ibadan, Nigeria

Design

Cross-sectional study

Authors

SISegun Emmanuel IbitoyeMOMojisola OluwasanuYJYetunde O. John-Akinola

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Overview

Low knowledge and awareness of hypertension in poor urban Nigeria signal screening gaps; leaves open need for targeted education trials.

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Population
500 poor urban community dwellers aged 18-65 years from two urban communities in Ibadan, Nigeria. Mean age 35.3 ± 12.2 years.
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Outcome
Knowledge, prevalence of hypertension, and associated factors

There is a high prevalence of hypertension (18.6%) coupled with low awareness (8.4%) and poor knowledge among poor urban dwellers in southwestern Nigeria, highlighting a critical need for targeted health promotion interventions.

Cite This Study

Ibitoye et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a710ca7af0c21e93928bdaehttps://doi.org/10.1177/22799036251395255
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