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Associated Factors of Hypertension in Women and Men in Vietnam: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Tran Quoc Cuong

    (Department of Anesthesiology, Thu Duc District Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City 713-11, Vietnam)

  • Le Van Bao

    (School of Public Health, Military Medical University, Hanoi 121-08, Vietnam)

  • Nguyen Anh Tuan

    (School of Public Health, Military Medical University, Hanoi 121-08, Vietnam)

  • Vo Van Thang

    (Institute of Community Health Research, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Thua Thien Hue 491-20, Vietnam)

  • Nguyen Minh Quan

    (Director Office, Thu Duc District Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City 713-11, Vietnam)

  • Shwu-Huey Yang

    (School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110-31, Taiwan
    Research Center of Geriatric Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110-31, Taiwan
    Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110-31, Taiwan)

  • Tuyen Van Duong

    (School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110-31, Taiwan)

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a direct cardiovascular disease risk. It causes a heavy burden on the healthcare system globally. We aim to assess hypertension occurrence and its associated factors among women and men in Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to February 2019 on 2203 community-dwelling women and men aged 18 years or above. Participants’ characteristics, comorbidity, behaviors, and physical measures were evaluated. Hypertension was classified as systolic/diastolic blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg or using antihypertensive medication. We analyzed data using logistic regression models. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 24.3% (20.9% in women, 29.1% in men). For women, older age (odds ratio, OR, 6.80–12.41; p < 0.001), income above the poverty line (OR, 0.64; p = 0.008), diabetes comorbid (OR, 2.98; p < 0.001), added salts consumption (OR, 1.80; p < 0.001), overweight/obesity (OR, 1.64; p = 0.005), abdominal obesity (OR, 2.07; p < 0.001) were associated with hypertension. For men, older age (OR, 2.67–5.92; p < 0.001), diabetes comorbid (OR, 2.25; p = 0.010), smoking (OR, 1.38; p = 0.046), and overweight/obesity (OR, 2.18; p < 0.001) were associated with hypertension. Conclusions: Hypertension is prevalent in Vietnamese people. The associated factors of hypertension are varied by gender.

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  • Tran Quoc Cuong & Le Van Bao & Nguyen Anh Tuan & Vo Van Thang & Nguyen Minh Quan & Shwu-Huey Yang & Tuyen Van Duong, 2019. "Associated Factors of Hypertension in Women and Men in Vietnam: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-14, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:23:p:4714-:d:291152
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