Key result
Hypertension screening in urban India reveals a ~26% self-reported prevalence among tested adults.
Why the study?
Hypertension is a global health priority where early screening is essential, prompting an assessment of screening rates and factors associated with poor screening in an urban population.
Cross-Sectional (n=394)
No
In an urban Indian population, 64% underwent hypertension screening, with a self-reported hypertension prevalence of 26.2% among those screened, highlighting the need for targeted screening in younger individuals and males.
May inform urban Indian screening programs; leaves open need for prospective validation before guiding policy.
Background & objectives: Hypertension is a health problem of global priority. Screening and early diagnosis is important to plan appropriate interventions. The present study objectives were to screen the urban population aged 30 yr and above and diagnose for hypertension and to identify the factors associated with poor screening for hypertension, if any. Methods: A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in urban field practice area of a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry, India, among individuals aged 30 yr and above. Individuals were asked if they have tested themselves for hypertension in the past two years. Pretested questionnaire was used for data collection. Data collection was done during regular working time of the health centre. All eligible participants from consecutive households were included till the required sample size of 394 was achieved. Results: Of the 394 individuals interviewed, 252 (64%) had undergone screening for hypertension. The prevalence of self-reported hypertension among those screened was 26.2 per cent with no significant gender-wise differences. Screening for hypertension was better among females (71.6%) as compared to males (55.2%). Population who were at a higher risk of not getting screened for hypertension were relatively younger (30-44 yr) individuals and males. Interpretation & conclusions: The prevalence of self-reported hypertension among those screened was 26.2 per cent [95% confidence interval (21.1-31.9)]. Screening needs to be targeted more towards males and younger population.
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Datta et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=394). Hypertension screening was evaluated on Prevalence of self-reported hypertension among those screened (95% CI 21.1-31.9). In an urban Indian population aged ≥30 years, 64% underwent hypertension screening, revealing a self-reported hypertension prevalence of 26.2% (95% CI 21.1-31.9) among those screened.
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