Key result
Prehypertension affects ~34% of adults in Kisangani, linked to age, sex, obesity, and lifestyle factors.
Why the study?
The prevalence of prehypertension and its associated factors among adults in Kisangani, DRC, were not well characterized.
Cross-Sectional (n=422)
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Prehypertension affects approximately one-third of adults in Kisangani, DRC, and is associated with multiple modifiable risk factors, emphasizing the need for primary prevention strategies.
This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of prehypertension (PHTN) and its associated factors among adults in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Using a modified WHO-STEPS questionnaire with a sample of 422 participants, the study found a PHTN prevalence of 33.8%. Multivariable analysis revealed significant associations between PHTN and older age, male sex, obesity, family history of hypertension and diabetes, stress, hypercholesterolemia, low physical activity, daily smoking, and alcohol consumption. The study highlights the need for primary prevention strategies targeting these modifiable risk factors to reduce the burden of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in Kisangani.
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Bassandja et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Prehypertension (n=422). Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors vs. Unexposed or reference groups was evaluated on Prevalence of prehypertension. The prevalence of prehypertension among adults in Kisangani was 33.8%, significantly associated with older age, male sex, obesity, family history, stress, hypercholesterolemia, and lifestyle factors.
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