Oscillometric blood pressure profile and anthropometric indices among healthy school children in Ilorin, North-central Nigeria
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2018
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Saudi Journal for Health Sciences
Abstract
Context: Oscillometric devices are preferred method for measuring blood pressure (BP)
among children. Aims: This study measured BP among school‑age children using
a validated oscillometric device (Omron 705 IT®) and correlated the findings with
the anthropometric parameters, with a view to determine the predictors of BP.
Settings and Design: This was a cross‑sectional, descriptive study. A multistage stratified
random sampling technique was used in the selection of pupils from primary schools in
Ilorin, Nigeria. Subjects and Methods: Two serial BPs were measured used using Omron
705 IT® with appropriate cuffs using “the fourth report” guideline and standard methods
were used for measurement of anthropometrics. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were
analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: A total of 1745 primary school‑aged children
comprising of 873 males and 872 females were recruited. Anthropometric parameters
were comparable between males and females. Mean systolic and diastolic BPs were
103.8 ± 11.0 mmHg and 61.3 ± 8.4 mmHg, respectively. Mean systolic BP was lower in
males compared with females (102.9 ± 10.6 mmHg vs. 104.7 ± 11.3 mmHg, respectively,
P = 0.001). Mean diastolic BP in males was lower compared with females (60.7 ± 8.3 mmHg
vs. 61.8 ± 8.5 mmHg, P = 0.009). Most of the anthropometric parameters correlated with
the BPs. Independent predictor of BP was weight, height, and body mass index (BMI),
P < 0.001. Conclusions: There was a weak correlation between the oscillometric BPs
and anthropometric parameters with weight, height, and BMI been the independent
predictors of BP.
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Anthropometric indices, blood pressure, Nigeria, oscillometric, school children
Citation
19. Ibrahim, O. R., Adedoyin, O. T., Ojuawo, A., Afolabi, J. K., Mokuolu, O. A., & Abdulkadir, M. B. (2018): Oscillometric blood pressure profile and anthropometric indices among healthy school children in Ilorin, North-central Nigeria. Saudi Journal for Health Sciences. 7(2); 101 - 106