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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Prehypertension and hypertension among schoolchildren in brazzaville, congo
International Journal of Hypertension, Volume 2014, Article 803690, Year 2014
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Background. To determine the prevalence and associated factors of prehypertension (pre-HT) and hypertension (HT) in schoolchildren at Brazzaville (Congo). Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2011 in five representative urban schools in Brazzaville. American Pediatric Society's definition of pre-HT and HT was used. The measurement of blood pressure was obtained using auscultator method. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to establish associations between blood pressure levels and sociobiographical factors. Results. 603 children were included. The mean age was 11.8 ± 3.6 years (range 5-18 years). The prevalence of pre-HT was 20.7% (n = 125). Factors associated with pre-HT were secondary school (P = 0.02), private schools (P < 0.004), migrants (P = 0.03), the obese (P = 0.004), high socioeconomic level (P < 0.01), and overweight (P = 0.02). In logistic regression, the independent determinants of pre-HT were secondary school (P = 0.0001), migration (P = 0.04), obesity (P = 0.004), and overweight (P = 0.01). The prevalence of HT was 10.1% (n = 61) during the first screening and 3.3% (n = 20) in second screening. The independent determinants of HT were obesity (P = 0.0001) and overweight (P = 0.0001). Conclusion. Pre-HT and HT are emerging as a mass problem in Congolese schoolchildren with urban migration and overweight/obesity to be controlled and prevented. © 2014 Bertrand Fikahem Ellenga Mbolla et al.
Authors & Co-Authors
Ellenga-Mbolla, Bertrand Fikahem
Congo
University Hospital of Brazzaville
Congo, Brazzaville
Universite Marien Ngouabi
Okoko, Annie Rachel
Congo, Brazzaville
Universite Marien Ngouabi
Congo
University Hospital of Brazzaville
Mabiala-Babela, Jean Robert
Congo, Brazzaville
Universite Marien Ngouabi
Congo
University Hospital of Brazzaville
Ekouya-Bowassa, Gaston
Congo, Brazzaville
Universite Marien Ngouabi
Congo
University Hospital of Brazzaville
Gombet, Thierry Raoul
Congo
University Hospital of Brazzaville
Congo, Brazzaville
Universite Marien Ngouabi
Kimbally-Kaky, Gisèle
Congo
University Hospital of Brazzaville
Congo, Brazzaville
Universite Marien Ngouabi
Longo-Mbenza, Benjamin Ben I.Sasa
South Africa
Walter Sisulu University
Statistics
Citations: 39
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1155/2014/803690
ISSN:
20900384
e-ISSN:
20900392
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Noncommunicable Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Congo