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Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among adolescents living in Ghana.
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Article
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*HYPERTENSION risk factors
*HYPERTENSION epidemiology
*HYPERTENSION
*LIFESTYLES
*HEALTH education
*CONFIDENCE intervals
*MULTIPLE regression analysis
*CURRICULUM
*RISK assessment
*PATIENT monitoring
*HEALTH literacy
*DISEASE prevalence
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*HEALTH attitudes
*SCHOOLS
*HEALTH behavior
*RESEARCH funding
*DATA analysis software
*ODDS ratio
*ADOLESCENCE
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0960-3123
Abstract
This study assessed the prevalence of and risk factors for hypertension among adolescents in two selected districts in Ghana. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 24. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine the risk factors of hypertension among adolescents. The overall prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) was 11.6%. The non-modifiable risk factors that predicted high BP were district of residence (Adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 0.328, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.328–0.203), age (AOR = 1.540, 95%CI = 1.240–1.913), relationship status (AOR = 1.960 95%CI = 1.059–3.628) and possessing a phone (AOR = 0.538, 95%CI = 0.325–0.890). The modifiable risk factors that predicted high BP were high BMI, not checking BP regularly, and not having an awareness of salt intake. In accordance with these results, prevention programs must focus on adolescent knowledge, lifestyle practices, and attitudes toward control measures. It is important to incorporate health education in school curricula to promote a healthy lifestyle and limit the risks associated with high BP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]