Key result
Among clinical undergraduate students at the University of Ibadan, the prevalence of hypertension was 8% and prehypertension was 33%, with significant associations found for male gender, stress, and poor sleep.
Why the study?
Prehypertension and hypertension are rising among young adults, but data on prehypertension among young adults in Africa, including Nigeria, are limited.
Population
346 clinical undergraduate students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Design
Descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors
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8% hypertension and 33% prehypertension in Nigerian clinical students signals need for campus screening; leaves open longitudinal studies on progression and interventions.
Cross-Sectional (n=346)
No
A high prevalence of prehypertension (33%) and hypertension (8%) was found among clinical students in Nigeria, highlighting the need for early screening and lifestyle interventions in young adults.
Adetunji et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and Prehypertension (n=346). Risk factors (stress, poor sleep, smoking) vs. Unexposed/reference groups was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension. Among clinical undergraduate students at the University of Ibadan, the prevalence of hypertension was 8% and prehypertension was 33%, with significant associations found for male gender, stress, and poor sleep.
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