Journal of Nursing & Care

Sit Whj

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• Research Article
  Hypertension Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment and Control in the Urban District of Wuhan, China: Implications for Community Nursing Practice
  Author(s): Li Sj, Sit Whj, Gong Jie, Wong Mye, Zheng Yl and Wong ThomasLi Sj, Sit Whj, Gong Jie, Wong Mye, Zheng Yl and Wong Thomas
  
  Background: Hypertension is a significant public health challenge contributing to cardiovascular disease and stroke, and leads to premature mortality and disability both globally and locally. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of hypertension and to determine the awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in an urban Chinese population. Methods: A cross-sectional, quantitative survey design. A total of 1448 community residents were recruited from the SuiGuoHu district using a stratified random sampling strategy. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires and health examination. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 35.4%, significantly higher in women (40.8%) than in men (30.7%) (P<0.001). More than one third (37.9%) of those with hypertension were not complian.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000106

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