Key result
Smoking was the dominant factor associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among elderly hypertensive patients, increasing the odds by over 5-fold (OR 5.203).
Why the study?
Hypertension is prevalent among older adults, and blood pressure remains uncontrolled without a healthy lifestyle despite taking antihypertensive drugs.
What factors influence uncontrolled blood pressure among elderly hypertensive patients taking medication?
Population
116 elderly patients with hypertension aged ≥ 60 years taking hypertension medication
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
Loading...
May guide counseling on smoking and adherence in elderly hypertensives; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation.
Cross-Sectional (n=116)
No
What factors influence uncontrolled blood pressure among elderly hypertensive patients taking medication?
Odds Ratio: 5.203 (95% CI 1.714–15.798)
Absolute Event Rate: 70.6% vs 45.1%
p-value: p=0.004
Smoking and non-adherence to antihypertensive medication are major risk factors for uncontrolled blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients.
Mitra et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=116). Smoking habit vs. Nonsmoker was evaluated on Uncontrolled blood pressure (OR 5.203, 95% CI 1.714-15.798, p=0.004). Smoking was the dominant factor associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among elderly hypertensive patients, increasing the odds by over 5-fold (OR 5.203).
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: