Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Adult Population aged between 40-75 Years Visiting Kibuye Referral Hospital

Abstract: Despite ongoing health interventions and policy initiatives, hypertension awareness and control remained limited, highlighting the need for targeted health strategies across East Africa to address the growing incidence of hypertension. This gap in awareness contributed to complications such as stroke and ischemic heart disease, which emerged as leading causes of mortality in the region. This study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among adults aged 40-75 years at Kibuye Referral Hospital. The specific objectives were to determine the prevalence of hypertension within this age group and to identify contributing factors among outpatients. Utilizing a descriptive research design with a quantitative approach, data were gathered through questionnaires and document analysis. The study targeted adult outpatients from November 2024 to January 2025, with a sample of 390 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using SPSS, employing Chi-square and logistic regression to assess associations and risk factors. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 30% (117 out of 390). Hypertension was significantly higher among males (p = 0.001), individuals aged 40–49 years (p = 0.001), and those with no formal education or low monthly income (p = 0.001). Dietary factors such as low fruit and vegetable intake, high salt consumption, and frequent intake of processed foods were significantly associated with hypertension. Behavioral factors including smoking, alcohol use, and physical inactivity, were also significantly linked to increased hypertension risk (p = 0.001). The study revealed a high burden of hypertension among adults in Kibuye, with strong associations to modifiable risk factors. Effective community health interventions, public education on healthy lifestyles, regular screening, and integration of non-communicable disease prevention into primary health care are urgently needed to address this growing public health concern. Keywords: (MeSH): Prevalence, Associated Factors of Hypertension, Adult Population. Title: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Adult Population aged between 40-75 Years Visiting Kibuye Referral Hospital Author: UWIMANA Perpetue, Dr. Amos HABIMANA International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 2, October 2025 - March 2026 Page No: 175-193 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 06-November-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17542080 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/prevalence-and-associated-factors-of-hypertension-among-adult-population-aged-between-40-75-years-visiting-kibuye-referral-hospital