Key result
Clinic BP measurements show significant digit preference with ~30% of readings ending in zero.
Why the study?
Previous studies evaluating hypertension prevalence in Nigeria were clinic based, non-standardized, or lacked out-of-clinic blood pressure measurement.
Cross-Sectional (n=490)
Yes
The REMAH study design is feasible for assessing hypertension prevalence in Nigeria, though initial clinic BP readings showed significant even-digit preference.
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Provides first standardized multi-zone prevalence estimates with home BP in Nigeria; leaves open need for confirmatory studies before informing national policy.
Nwakile et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=490). Blood pressure measurement was evaluated on Digit preference and identical readings in clinic blood pressure measurements. Clinic blood pressure measurements in 490 Nigerian adults showed significant digit preference, with 29.8% of readings ending in zero, supporting the feasibility of the REMAH study.
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