Hypertension's Role in Diabetes and Wealth Disparities Among Women in Africa
Author Information
Author(s): Nyarko Samuel H, Addo Isaac Y, Ayebeng Castro, Dickson Kwamena S, Acquah Evelyn
Primary Institution: University of South Carolina
Hypothesis
Hypertension status will mediate the association between household wealth and diabetes status in the selected eight countries in SSA.
Conclusion
Hypertension status partly contributes to the associations between household wealth disparities and diabetes status among women in the selected countries.
Supporting Evidence
- 1.1% of women reported being diagnosed with diabetes.
- Women with diabetes were more likely to have hypertension (54.9% vs 9.9%).
- Hypertension status mediated 27.4% of the association between household wealth and diabetes.
Takeaway
This study found that women with higher household wealth are more likely to have diabetes, and hypertension plays a part in this link.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using data from Demographic and Health Surveys for eight SSA countries, with sample-weighted logistic regression and causal mediation analyses.
Potential Biases
Potential recall bias in self-reported diabetes and hypertension status.
Limitations
The study's reliance on cross-sectional data limits causal inference, and self-reported data may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Women of reproductive age (15-49 years) from eight sub-Saharan African countries.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Confidence Interval
95% CI 4.62 to 7.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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