Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypertension Among Adults Attending UST-Hospital Sana’a

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a major public health challenge and a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and chronic renal diseases worldwide. Despite its burden, local data in Yemen remain limited. Objective: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and identify its associated risk factors among adults attending University of Science and Technology Hospital, Sana’a, Yemen. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 among 241 adults aged ?18 years. The data were collected using a face-to-face structured questionnaire. P- value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension was 23.6%. the proportions of Current smokers and diabetes mellitus were 16.6% and 18.7% respectively. Multivariable analysis showed that age (OR= 1.043, 95% CI: 1.017 – 1.070, P<0.001), marital status (OR= 2.898 – 10.476, P= 0.015 –0.006) for married and widowed respectively, diabetes mellitus (OR= 4.400, 95%, P<0.001), current smokers (OR= 4.359, P=0.035) were significantly associated with hypertension, while past smoking was not significant. Conclusion: hypertension is prevalent among adults attending the study setting, and significantly associated with modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Early screening and targeted public health interventions are recommended.