Prevalence and factors associated with treatment and control of hypertension among adults with hypertension in Myanmar
Issued Date
2023-03-01
Resource Type
ISSN
18763413
eISSN
18763405
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85149170199
Pubmed ID
35851920
Journal Title
International Health
Volume
15
Issue
2
Start Page
207
End Page
215
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
International Health Vol.15 No.2 (2023) , 207-215
Suggested Citation
Haung Z., Hong S.A. Prevalence and factors associated with treatment and control of hypertension among adults with hypertension in Myanmar. International Health Vol.15 No.2 (2023) , 207-215. 215. doi:10.1093/inthealth/ihac047 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/82271
Title
Prevalence and factors associated with treatment and control of hypertension among adults with hypertension in Myanmar
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Abstract
Background: Due to a dearth in the number of studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries, this study aimed to identify the prevalence and determinants of the treatment and control of hypertension among patients with hypertension in Myanmar. Methods: This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 410 adults who were registered for hypertensive treatment in health centers in Myitkyina Township, Kachin State, Myanmar. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify the associated factors. Results: The prevalence of treatment and control of hypertension was 48.1% and 20.5%, respectively. The factors associated with treatment were age (OR=2.60 for 46-60 y and OR=2.29 for 61-70 y compared with 30-45 y), ethnicity (OR=1.87), monthly family income (OR=1.90), comorbidity (OR=2.33), knowledge (OR=2.63) and adherence to physical activity (OR=1.86). Controlled hypertension was associated with age (OR=3.03 for 46-60 y and OR=2.27 for 61-70 y compared with 30-45 y), education (OR=1.81), comorbidity (OR=1.67) and adherence to medication (OR=3.45). Conclusions: The prevalence of treated and controlled hypertension was relatively low in this study. To improve the prevalence of hypertension treatment and control in this study population, effective and culturally sensitive intervention programs under universal health coverage should be established with an emphasis on individuals with lower educational attainment and younger ages.
