Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in rural China: Results from Shandong Province

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dc.contributor.authorLi, H.
dc.contributor.authorMeng, Q.
dc.contributor.authorSun, X.
dc.contributor.authorSalter, A.
dc.contributor.authorBriggs, N.
dc.contributor.authorHiller, J.
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractObjectives: Hypertension is an important public health problem in rural China with a rapidly increasing prevalence noted in recent years. This study estimates the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in a rural population in Shandong Province, China. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in rural Shandong Province, China, in April 2007 using multistage cluster sampling. A total of 16 364 rural residents aged 25 years and more were interviewed and examined. Two blood pressure (BP) measurements were obtained using a standardized mercury sphygmomanometer after a 5-min seated rest. Information on history of hypertension was obtained using a standard questionnaire. Hypertension was defined as mean systolic BP (SBP) at least 140 mmHg and/or diastolic BP (DBP) at least 90 mmHg, and/or self-reported current use of antihypertensive medication. Results: Overall, 43.8% of the population had hypertension. Among hypertensive patients, only 26.2% were aware of their hypertension, 22.2% were currently undergoing antihypertensive treatment, and 3.9% achieved BP control (<140/90 mmHg). Lack of knowledge about hypertension and the importance of BP control were associated with poor compliance with nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments. Conclusions: In the study population, the prevalence of hypertension is high, but levels of awareness, treatment and control are unacceptably low. There is an urgent need for comprehensive integrated strategies to improve prevention, detection and treatment of hypertension in rural areas in Shandong Province, China.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityLi Hui, Meng Qingyue, Sun Xiaoyun, Salter Amy, Briggs Nancy E. and Hiller Janet E.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Hypertension, 2010; 28(3):432-438
dc.identifier.doi10.1097/HJH.0b013e328334b39e
dc.identifier.issn0263-6352
dc.identifier.issn1473-5598
dc.identifier.orcidSalter, A. [0000-0002-2881-0684]
dc.identifier.orcidHiller, J. [0000-0002-8532-4033]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/59966
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLippincott Williams & Wilkins
dc.rightsCopyright © 2010 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1097/hjh.0b013e328334b39e
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectHypertension
dc.subjectPrevalence
dc.subjectCross-Sectional Studies
dc.subjectPilot Projects
dc.subjectPatient Compliance
dc.subjectAwareness
dc.subjectAdult
dc.subjectAged
dc.subjectMiddle Aged
dc.subjectRural Population
dc.subjectChina
dc.subjectFemale
dc.subjectMale
dc.titlePrevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in rural China: Results from Shandong Province
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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