Factors Associated With Hypertension Among Adults Aged 45-60 Years at Kasangati Health Centre Iv, Wakiso District. A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Hypertension is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among adults aged 45-60 years at Kasangati Health Centre IV, Wakiso district. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used, and data was collected on a sample of 60 respondents. The respondents were selected by using a convenient sampling method as a sampling technique, and a semi-structured questionnaire with open-ended questions. Data was analyzed manually by use of tally sheets and entered into the computer using the Microsoft Excel computer program, illustrated using graphs and figures for quantitative data. Results 46.7%) of the respondents were aged 55- 60 years, (60%) of the respondents had ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure, (63.3%) of the respondents believed that males were mostly affected by high blood pressure, (57%) of the respondents were not exercising at all in a week, (67%) of the respondents were adding extra salt to cooked food, (80%) of the respondents were having a history of hypertension in their family, (53.3%) of the respondents were taking alcohol, (56.6%) of the respondents had ever smoked, (41.6%) of the respondents had not included fruits or vegetables in their diet. (66.6%) Of the respondents who were not staying near highly polluted areas, (56.6%) were staying in cold environments, and (63.4%) were staying in hilly areas. Conclusion Generally, the overall prevalence of hypertension was high, and individual factors associated with hypertension were: lack of physical exercise, additional salt intake, and family history of hypertension. The environmental factors associated with hypertension were somewhat fair, thus increasing the number of cases of hypertension. Recommendation Health workers should constantly encourage adults to modify their lifestyle by avoiding smoking, alcohol consumption, and dietary modifications to manage comorbidities like overweight, obesity, and diabetes.