Conference abstract
Prevalence, trends and factors associated with hypertension: recent update from “Coeur et Vie” Foundation
Pan African Medical Journal - Conference Proceedings. 2023:17(11).04
Jun 2023.
doi: 10.11604/pamj-cp.2023.17.11.1716
Archived on: 04 Jun 2023
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Keywords: Hypertension, trend, Cameroon
Oral presentation
Prevalence, trends and factors associated with hypertension: recent update from “Coeur et Vie” Foundation
Etienne Verlain Fouedjio Kafack1,2, Christian Ngongang Ouanko1,3, Christelle Yopa Kenmegni1,2, Sonia Kenne Yonta4, Armel Ngongang Djomou1,2,5,&
1“Coeur et vie” Foundation, Ndogbong, Douala, Cameroon, 2“Coeur et vie” Clinic, Ndogbong, Douala, Cameroon, 3Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Science, Dschang, Cameroon, 4Regional Hospital Centre, Ebolowa, Cameroon, 5Université des Montagnes, Faculty of Medicine, Baneka, Cameroon
&Corresponding author
Introduction: hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular diseases and premature death in the world. Due to lifestyle changes, sub-Saharan populations are continuously affected by hypertension and the burden is huge. In this study, the “Coeur et vie” foundation aimed to assess the trend of hypertension in Cameroon settings.
Methods: a multicentre cross-sectional survey was conducted in 15 communities in 05 regions of Cameroon from January 2022 to November 2022. Volunteers aged ≥ 18 years were screened for hypertension and diabetes. Sociodemographic and anthropometric parameters were also collected. Blood pressure was recorded in both arms in a quiet environment after 30 minutes of rest.
Results: a total of 1532 volunteers were screened in this survey. The mean age of the population was 44.5±15.7 years. The sex ratio was 1.4 with females predominating (58.7%; 899/1532). The prevalence of hypertension was 38.3% (586/1532) and its incidence was 26.2%. Of those known hypertensive before the screening, 57.1% (193/338) had uncontrolled Blood pressure. 1 volunteer out of 4 newly diagnosed with hypertension had at least a grade 2 Hypertension. The prevalence of Diabetes was 13.4% and 8% (123/1532) of the participants were both hypertensive and diabetic. Having a BMI ≥ 30kg/m2 was the only predictor factor associated with hypertension in our population.
Conclusion: in these Cameroonian settings hypertension remains a major concern; one-third of participants were affected and one participant out of four among the affected participants was unaware of his condition. Knowing that obesity and hypertension are associated, efforts should be made to promote physical activities as one of the main preventive measures against hypertension.
Prevalence, trends and factors associated with hypertension: recent update from “Coeur et Vie” Foundation
Etienne Verlain Fouedjio Kafack1,2, Christian Ngongang Ouanko1,3, Christelle Yopa Kenmegni1,2, Sonia Kenne Yonta4, Armel Ngongang Djomou1,2,5,&
1“Coeur et vie” Foundation, Ndogbong, Douala, Cameroon, 2“Coeur et vie” Clinic, Ndogbong, Douala, Cameroon, 3Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Science, Dschang, Cameroon, 4Regional Hospital Centre, Ebolowa, Cameroon, 5Université des Montagnes, Faculty of Medicine, Baneka, Cameroon
&Corresponding author
Introduction: hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular diseases and premature death in the world. Due to lifestyle changes, sub-Saharan populations are continuously affected by hypertension and the burden is huge. In this study, the “Coeur et vie” foundation aimed to assess the trend of hypertension in Cameroon settings.
Methods: a multicentre cross-sectional survey was conducted in 15 communities in 05 regions of Cameroon from January 2022 to November 2022. Volunteers aged ≥ 18 years were screened for hypertension and diabetes. Sociodemographic and anthropometric parameters were also collected. Blood pressure was recorded in both arms in a quiet environment after 30 minutes of rest.
Results: a total of 1532 volunteers were screened in this survey. The mean age of the population was 44.5±15.7 years. The sex ratio was 1.4 with females predominating (58.7%; 899/1532). The prevalence of hypertension was 38.3% (586/1532) and its incidence was 26.2%. Of those known hypertensive before the screening, 57.1% (193/338) had uncontrolled Blood pressure. 1 volunteer out of 4 newly diagnosed with hypertension had at least a grade 2 Hypertension. The prevalence of Diabetes was 13.4% and 8% (123/1532) of the participants were both hypertensive and diabetic. Having a BMI ≥ 30kg/m2 was the only predictor factor associated with hypertension in our population.
Conclusion: in these Cameroonian settings hypertension remains a major concern; one-third of participants were affected and one participant out of four among the affected participants was unaware of his condition. Knowing that obesity and hypertension are associated, efforts should be made to promote physical activities as one of the main preventive measures against hypertension.
