Key result
Psychosocial factors including stress, depression symptoms, and negative life events were associated with higher odds of hypertension among Ghanaian migrants and non-migrants.
Why the study?
Despite progress in preventing and controlling hypertension, its prevalence has persisted in many countries.
Are psychosocial factors associated with hypertension prevalence among Ghanaian non-migrants and migrants?
Observational
Yes
Are psychosocial factors associated with hypertension prevalence among Ghanaian non-migrants and migrants?
Psychosocial factors such as stress, depression, and negative life events are associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension among Ghanaian populations, with variations by gender and migration status.
Suggests psychosocial assessment may aid hypertension risk evaluation in Ghanaians; leaves open causality and intervention effects.
Despite progress made to prevent and control hypertension, its prevalence has persisted in many countries. This study examined the associations between psychosocial factors and hypertension among Ghanaian non-migrants and migrants. Data were drawn from the Research on Obesity and Diabetes among African Migrants (RODAM) project. Findings show that among migrant women, those who experienced periods of stress at home/work had higher odds of hypertension. Among non-migrants, women with depression symptoms were more likely to be hypertensive. Furthermore, there was a positive association between negative life events and hypertension among non-migrant men. The findings highlight the importance of psychosocial factors in addressing hypertension prevalence in Ghanaian populations.
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Awuah et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Hypertension. Psychosocial factors (stress, depression symptoms, negative life events) was evaluated on Hypertension prevalence. Psychosocial factors including stress, depression symptoms, and negative life events were associated with higher odds of hypertension among Ghanaian migrants and non-migrants.
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