Hypertension in Deprived Urban Area of Peru
Author Information
Author(s): Alisha R Davies, Jaime J Miranda, Robert H Gilman, Liam Smeeth
Primary Institution: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of hypertension and levels of awareness, treatment, and control in a deprived urban area of Peru?
Conclusion
The study found low levels of awareness and control of hypertension in a deprived urban area of Lima, Peru.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 38.3% of adults with hypertension were aware of their condition.
- 23.4% of all adults with hypertension were receiving treatment.
- Control of hypertension was achieved in only 14.9% of hypertensive adults.
Takeaway
In a poor area of Lima, many people with high blood pressure don't know they have it, and even fewer are getting the help they need.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study measuring blood pressure in triplicate and assessing awareness and treatment of hypertension.
Potential Biases
Recall bias may affect self-reported awareness of hypertension.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and potential sampling bias, with under-representation of men.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 29.1% male adults with a mean age of 35.3 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Confidence Interval
95% CI 5.0%, 21.5%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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