Oscillometric blood pressure profile and anthropometric indices among healthy school children in Ilorin, North-central Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorIbrahim, O.R.
dc.contributor.authorAdedoyin, O.T.
dc.contributor.authorOjuawo, A
dc.contributor.authorAfolabi, Joseph Kolawole
dc.contributor.authorMokuolu, O.A.
dc.contributor.authorAbdulkadir, Mohammed Baba
dc.date.accessioned2023-01-11T09:39:42Z
dc.date.available2023-01-11T09:39:42Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractContext: 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.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipSelf fundeden_US
dc.identifier.citation19. 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 - 106en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12484/8341
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSaudi Journal for Health Sciencesen_US
dc.subjectAnthropometric indices, blood pressure, Nigeria, oscillometric, school childrenen_US
dc.titleOscillometric blood pressure profile and anthropometric indices among healthy school children in Ilorin, North-central Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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