Prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and associated factors in Ndera sector, Gasabo district of Rwanda: a cross-sectional study
The high prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension in Ndera Sector is linked to gender, older age, higher BMI, location, and lack of hypertension knowledge. These findings call for multifaceted approaches, combining educational initiatives, geographical targeting, lifestyle modifications, and policy implementations, all aimed at mitigating the burden of undiagnosed hypertension and enhancing community health within the Ndera Sector.
Authors
- Aashna Uppal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3712-2442)
- Samuel Hakizimana
- Mojeed Akorede Gbadamosi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0185-9576)
- Akeem Ayodeji Okesina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3238-6676)
- Jean Claude Habineza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6931-556X)
- Richard Mbazumutima
- Umurerwa Mignonne
- Celine Mahirwe
- Francis Paul Wabwire
Institutions
- Angkor Hospital for Children (KH)
- University of Kigali (RW)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-09-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19999-1
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.86
Funders
- University of Rwanda
- Medical Research Council