Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Southern Afghanistan: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study
Due to the high prevalence (55.3%) of hypertension among patients with type 2 diabetes in Afghanistan, it is imperative to develop targeted interventions aimed at early detection and ensuring adequate care, especially for those most at risk for hypertension.
Authors
- Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2757-1965)
- Zabihullah Anwary
- Niamatullah Ishaq
- Asadullah Farzad
- Hadia Sayam
- Ahmad Haroon Baray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8280-3467)
- Mohammad Essa Amirzada
- Kamil Ahmad Kamil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8208-0689)
Institutions
- Kandahar University (AF)
- Bost University (AF)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/dmso.s503725
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78