Key result
Self-reported hypertension is linked to ~18% higher awareness of stroke risk vs normotension.
Why the study?
Awareness of the health risks associated with uncontrolled hypertension is not well understood, particularly across different cardiovascular risk factors and sociodemographic groups.
Cross-Sectional (n=4,166)
Greater awareness among hypertensives supports risk-stratified education; leaves open whether knowledge gains improve control or outcomes.
Uncontrolled hypertension, a common disorder, is associated with increased long-term risk of several serious conditions. Awareness of the health risks of uncontrolled hypertension is not well understood. We used data from a nationwide panel survey to assess the awareness of risk associated with uncontrolled hypertension, stratified by cardiovascular disease risk factors. Awareness of increased risk from uncontrolled hypertension was high for some outcomes (heart attack, heart failure, stroke), and low for others (kidney disease, dementia). Several disparities in awareness were found. Complementary clinical and public health interventions could be instituted to increase awareness and target people who are high risk.
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Ahuja et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=4,166). Self-reported hypertension vs. Normotensive was evaluated on Awareness of increased risk for stroke associated with uncontrolled hypertension (p=<.001). Self-reported hypertensive adults demonstrated significantly higher awareness of the increased risk for stroke from uncontrolled hypertension compared to normotensive adults (90.9% vs 77.2%, P<.001).
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