Guchiye, Berhanu (2014) Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Workers of Steel Factories, Akaki, Addis Ababa. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.
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Abstract
Background:-Epidemiological studies of hypertension in Ethiopia are rare. The studies undertaken so far show that hypertension was an important public health problem in Ethiopia. Thus, epidemiological studies using standardized measurement techniques are required to characterize the problem more accurately. Objective:- To assess magnitude of hypertension and associated factors, among adult workers of the Steel Factories in Akaki Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2012/2013. Methods: - A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on 501 factories workers aged 18 and above. Data were collected using a two-step approach, consistent with the WHO procedure, using structured questionnaire, physical and blood pressure measurements. Hypertension was defined as Blood pressure greater or equal to 140/90 mmHg. Results:-The prevalence of hypertension among the study subjects was 37.7%, 95% CI (0.3, 0.4) and (40.1% males and 22.4% females). Increasing age and a positive family history of hypertensions, educational status, heavy alcohol drinkers and overweight are important factors of hypertension. Conclusion: - The study indicates that hypertension is becoming public health problem. Awareness programs should be established in the country, together with periodic screening of high risk populations.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Vincent Mpoza |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Jul 2018 07:42 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Jul 2018 07:42 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/6536 |
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