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Hypertension in Older Adults in Jamaica: Prevalence, Treatment and Control / La Hipertensión en los Adultos Mayores en Jamaica: Prevalencia, Tratamiento y Control
Waldron, NK; James, K; Laws, H; Harris, MA; Holder-Nevins, D; Eldemire-Shearer, D.
Affiliation
  • Waldron, NK; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Mona. JM
  • James, K; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Mona. JM
  • Laws, H; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Mona. JM
  • Harris, MA; The University of the West Indies. Jamaica Representation. Pan American Health Organization. Kingston. JM
  • Holder-Nevins, D; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Mona. JM
  • Eldemire-Shearer, D; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre. Mona. JM
West Indian med. j ; 67(spe): 439-447, 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1045869
Responsible library: BR1.1
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To examine the prevalence, treatment and control and associated risk factors for hypertension among older adults in Jamaica.

Methods:

Four parishes in Jamaica were surveyed using a cross-sectional study design involving 2943 participants. The survey used a cluster sampling methodology with probability-proportional-to-size. A sub sample of 373 persons was randomly selected for assessment with regard to hypertension prevalence, treatment and control.

Results:

The sample consisted of 373 older adults with the majority (56.6%) being female. The age of the participants ranged from 60 to 100 years, with the median age being 70 (interquartile range = 13) years. Reported prevalence of hypertension was 61.7% and significantly (p < 0.001) more females than males (71.4% vs 49.1%, respectively) reported having hypertension. There was no significant difference in being diagnosed with hypertension by age groups, area of residence, highest level of education and union status. Among older adults who reported having hypertension, the majority (90.0%) were being treated while one in ten (10%) reported not being treated. "Based on the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC-8) definition of control, among older adults who reported having hypertension, only slightly more than a third (34.8%) were controlled; the majority (65.2%) were uncontrolled.

Conclusion:

The low level of hypertension control documented is of concern given the availability of medication subsidies and the priority attention being given to chronic disease. Further research is needed regarding facilitators and barriers to hypertension control to identify the best interventions to increase control levels.
RESUMEN
RESUMEN

Objetivo:

Examinar la prevalencia, tratamiento y control, así como los factores de riesgo asociados con la hipertensión entre los adultos mayores en Jamaica.

Métodos:

Cuatro parroquias en Jamaica fueron encuestadas usando un diseño de estudio transversal que abarcó 2943 participantes. La encuesta utilizó una metodología de muestreo por conglomerados con probabilidad proporcional al tamaño. Una submuestra de 373 personas fue seleccionada aleatoriamente para su evaluación con respecto a la prevalencia, tratamiento y control de la hipertensión.

Resultados:

La muestra constó de 373 adultos mayores, de los cuales la mayor parte (56. 6%) eran mujeres. La edad de los participantes fluctúo de 60 a 100 años, siendo la edad mediana 70 años (rango intercuartil = 13). La prevalencia de hipertensión reportada fue 61.7%, y significativamente (p < 0.001) más hembras que varones (71.4% vs 49.1%, respectivamente) reportaron tener hipertensión. No hubo diferencia significativa alguna en ser diagnosticado con hipertensión por grupos de edad, área de residencia, nivel más alto de educación, y estado de la unión. Entre los adultos mayores que reportaron tener hipertensión, la mayoría (90.0%) estaban siendo tratados, mientras que uno de cada diez (el 10%) reportaron no tener tratamiento. Basándose en la definición de control ocho del Comité Nacional Conjunto (JNC, siglas en inglés) entre los adultos mayores que reportaron tener hipertensión, sólo poco más de un tercio (34.8%) eran controlados. La mayoría (65.2%) no eran controlados.

Conclusión:

El bajo nivel de control de la hipertensión documentado es asunto de preocupación, dada la disponibilidad de subsidios para medicamentos y la atención prioritaria que se da a las enfermedades crónicas. Se necesitan investigaciones adicionales sobre facilitadores y barreras al control de la hipertensión para identificar mejores intervenciones para aumentar los niveles de control.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas / SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Goal 9: Noncommunicable diseases and mental health / Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases Database: LILACS Main subject: Hypertension Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2018 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas / SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Goal 9: Noncommunicable diseases and mental health / Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases Database: LILACS Main subject: Hypertension Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2018 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM
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