Key result
Being married was associated with greater odds of nocturnal blood pressure dipping (OR 2.26; 95% CI 1.26-4.03; P=0.01) and lower night-time systolic blood pressure compared with being nonmarried.
Why the study?
Does being married improve nocturnal blood pressure dipping and lower night-time SBP in individuals on a controlled diet?
Observational (n=325)
Does being married improve nocturnal blood pressure dipping and lower night-time SBP in individuals on a controlled diet?
Odds Ratio: 2.26 (95% CI 1.26–4.03)
p-value: p=0.01
Being married is independently associated with a greater likelihood of nocturnal blood pressure dipping and lower night-time systolic blood pressure, particularly in men.
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Association with nocturnal dipping is hypothesis-generating; prospective studies needed before considering social factors in hypertension care.
Causland et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Blood pressure (n=325). Being married vs. Nonmarried individuals was evaluated on Nocturnal dipping (OR 2.26, 95% CI 1.26-4.03, p=0.01). Being married was associated with greater odds of nocturnal blood pressure dipping (OR 2.26; 95% CI 1.26-4.03; P=0.01) and lower night-time systolic blood pressure compared with being nonmarried.
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