Sociodemographic Correlates of Hypertension Among Older Adults: A Community Based-Cross Sectional Study

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10.2991/assehr.k.211223.078How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Blood pressure; Hypertension; Older adults; Risk factors; Sociodemographic

Abstract

Hypertension is one of the most common diseases affecting people of all ages, especially among older adults. The prevalence has increased steadily over the past decades, contributing to the increasing epidemic of noncommunicable diseases and all-cause mortality worldwide. The purpose of this study is to investigate the sociodemographic correlates of hypertension among older adults. It was a descriptive quantitative study using a cross-sectional design. Thirty older adults (50-70 years) attending a community-based health service called Posyandu Lansia in Surabaya were interviewed and screened for hypertension. Anthropometry and blood pressure were measured using standard instruments and methodology. Hypertension was defined by blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mmHg. Systolic, diastolic, mean blood pressure was then regressed on anthropometry, behavioural, and sociodemographic factors. The findings revealed that physical activity was related to higher blood pressure. People who engaged in physical activity less than two times a week were more likely to suffer from Hypertension (OR=1.13, 95% CI 0.022 – 1.803). Early detection of these risk factors is good prevention to reduce morbidity and mortality due to hypertension in older adults. Lifestyle modifications at broad level such as population through community-based health services are urgently needed as several risk factors of hypertension such as physical inactivity and overweight were alarmingly escalating. Furthermore, several policies regarding economic and socio-political factors that have undermined global and national progress are required to address the increase of hypertension among older adults in particular.

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© 2021 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.

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This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ratna Candra Dewi
AU  - Anindya Mar’atus Sholikhah
AU  - Purbodjati
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/12/24
TI  - Sociodemographic Correlates of Hypertension Among Older Adults: A Community Based-Cross Sectional Study
BT  - Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Arts and Humanities 2021 (IJCAH 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 450
EP  - 455
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.211223.078
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.211223.078
ID  - Dewi2021
ER  -