Why the study?
Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality worldwide, but its prevalence and associated risk factors in the Northern Region of Saudi Arabia were not well defined.
Cross-Sectional (n=631)
p-value: p=< 0.005
In the Northern Region of Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of hypertension is 16% and is significantly associated with traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, older age, obesity, and smoking.
Supports risk-based screening in similar populations; cross-sectional design leaves causality and generalizability open.
Background: Hypertension (HTN) is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality worldwide. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to determine the prevalence of HTN and its associated risk factors among the population of the Northern Region in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study and 631 participants were selected through multistage cluster sampling. A validated and structured questionnaire was used. The Chi-square test was used to determine the relationship between HTN and its risk factors. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26. Results: A total of 101 (16%) study participants were diagnosed with HTN. Several common risk factors for HTN were identified. Specifically, 43.8% of those with HTN had diabetes, 37.6% had hypercholesterolemia, 60.9% were aged 50–59 years, 20.4% were obese, 12.5% were smokers, and 33.3% were divorced. All results were statistically significant ( P < 0.005). Conclusion: The study found that 16% of the population was diagnosed with HTN. Common risk factors associated with HTN were diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, age between 50 and 59 years, obesity, and smoking.
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Alshammari et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=631). Risk factors (diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, smoking, age 50-59) was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (p=< 0.005).
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