Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among Fulani herdsmen in Rural Community of Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorBello, Shakirat I.
dc.contributor.authorOjieabu, Winifred A.
dc.contributor.authorBello, Ibrahim K.
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-28T13:54:51Z
dc.date.available2018-11-28T13:54:51Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractHypertension is progressively becoming more prevalent in Nigeria and has not been studied in some demographics. The purpose of the study was to assess the risk factors and occurrence of hypertension among Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria. A descriptive cross sectional study on hypertension was conducted among Fulani herdsmen residing in rural communities of Ilorin East and Moro Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Nigeria, from the ages of 18 years and above. The eight hundred and seventy–two (872) subjects used in this study were sampled based on convenience as dictated by the inclusion and exclusion criteria and availability of subjects. The consenting subjects completed a standardized questionnaire. Blood pressure, weight and height were measured and recorded using standard calibrated equipment. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were conducted. Of the 872 herdsmen, 351 (40.3%) were aged 18–30 years and 632 (72.5%) migrated from the North–West zone of Nigeria. Almost all (n=858, 98.4%) of the subjects were ignorant of hypertension. Overweight and obesity were uncommon among the subjects (0%). The occurrence of hypertension was 17.3% with overall average systolic blood pressure (BP) of 128.8±12.3 mmHg and diastolic BP of 84.0±8.0 mmHg. Risk factors of hypertension identified among these Fulani herdsmen were types of diet [OR 0.578; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.113–1.418, p< 0.028], smoking habit [OR 5.147; CI: 1.023–25.884, p < 0.017] and age [OR 2.656; CI: 0.682–8.556, p < 0.031]. Majority of hypertensive herdsmen were not aware of their status. Public health awareness on the risk factors of hypertension such as smoking and diet type is essential to reduce the burden among this population.en_US
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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1240
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeriaen_US
dc.subjectHypertensionen_US
dc.subjectHealth awarenessen_US
dc.subjectFulani herdsmenen_US
dc.subjectNigeriaen_US
dc.titlePrevalence and risk factors of hypertension among Fulani herdsmen in Rural Community of Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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