Key result
Among university staff in rural Uganda, the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity was 7.1%, 16.7%, and 28% respectively, with age over 40 being a significant risk factor for both hypertension and diabetes.
Why the study?
To discover the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity among university staff to gain insights for effective interventions.
Cross-Sectional (n=156)
No
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Hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are highly prevalent among university staff in rural Uganda, highlighting the need for targeted non-communicable disease awareness and prevention programs in higher education institutions.
Discover the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity among teaching and non-teaching staff at Bishop Stuart University, Uganda. Gain insights for effective interventions in combating these non-communicable diseases.
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Amanyire et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity (n=156). University employment (teaching and non-teaching staff) was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Among university staff in rural Uganda, the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity was 7.1%, 16.7%, and 28% respectively, with age over 40 being a significant risk factor for both hypertension and diabetes.
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