Key result
Hypertension affects ~37% of postmenopausal women, linked to urban residence and lifestyle factors.
Why the study?
Hypertension is a significant public health concern among postmenopausal women due to hormonal changes and age-related risk factors, necessitating estimation of prevalence and identification of associated risk factors in this population.
Cross-Sectional (n=280)
A high prevalence of hypertension (37.1%) among postmenopausal women in Tamil Nadu underscores the importance of routine screening and lifestyle modifications to mitigate cardiovascular risk.
Associations with hypertension in postmenopausal women are hypothesis-generating; leaves open causal links and practice implications pending prospective data.
Background: Hypertension is a significant public health concern, especially among postmenopausal women, due to hormonal changes and age-related risk factors. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and identify its associated risk factors among postmenopausal women in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 280 postmenopausal women in urban and rural areas of Chengalpattu district from January 2025 to June 2025. Participants were selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, dietary habits, lifestyle factors, and family history. Blood pressure was measured using standard procedures. Bivariate and Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed using the software Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Results: The prevalence of hypertension among postmenopausal women was found to be 37.1%. Significant sociodemographic determinants included higher educational status, urban residence, and not currently living with children. Behavioral and lifestyle-related factors such as duration since menopause, junk food consumption and family history of hypertension were identified as independent risk factors. Conclusion: Hypertension was common among postmenopausal women. Regular blood pressure screening and targeted interventions addressing unhealthy dietary habits and women with identified risk factors may improve cardiovascular health.
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Durga et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=280). Sociodemographic and lifestyle factors (e.g., urban residence, junk food consumption, family history of hypertension) vs. Absence of these factors was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension among postmenopausal women was 37.1%, with significant risk factors including urban residence, junk food consumption, and family history of hypertension.
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