Prevalence of Hypertension Among students in Hadhramout University

College of Medicine (HUCOM)

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a common health
problem in developed and undeveloped countries. Although hypertension is a treatable condition, without treatment, it leads to serious and
life-threatening complications such as heart, kidney, and brain disorders.
Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the
prevalence of hypertension among HUCOM students at the first three basic levels in the three
academic programs (Medicine, Pharm D, and
Laboratory).
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among the undergraduate medical students of HUCOM. Data were collected from
first of March 2018 to end of April 2018. The
sample included 400 students. A systematic random method was used through a list of college
registration. Blood pressure measurements were
taken by trained personnel.
Result: Out of a total 400 students participated in the study, about 226 (56.5%) were male
while 174 (43.5%) were female. Normotensive
students constituted 89.5% (n = 358) for systolic pressure, and 86.5% (n = 346) for diastolic
pressure. The prevalence of systolic hypertension among students was 10.5%, while diastolic
hypertension was 13.5%.
Conclusion: The findings of the present study
highlighted the prevalence of systolic hypertension is 10.5% while diastolic hypertension is
13.5% among students in HUOCM.