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BMC Research Notes,2023年

Alexander Kwarteng, Estella Antoinette Boateng-Osei, Veronica Dzomeku, Bernice Agyemang-Pambour, Isaac Osei

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ObjectivesWe determined the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among public servants of Ejisu Juaben municipality.ResultsThe overall prevalence of hypertension was 29.3% (95%CI:22.5–36.1%) and only 8.6% of the participants were aware of their hypertensive status. Respondents who were > 40 years were twice as likely to develop hypertension compared to those who were ≤ 40 years [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.37, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.05–5.32]. Those who were married were 2.54 times more likely to be hypertensive compared with those unmarried [AOR = 2.54, 95%CI: 1.06–6.08]. Compared to health workers, Judicial and Security service workers were almost five times more likely to be hypertensive [AOR = 4.77, 95%CI: 1.20–18.96]. Being overweight [AOR = 2.25, 95%CI: 1.06–6.41] and obese [AOR = 4.80, 95%CI: 1.82–12.91] was associated with increased odds of hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension among the participants in this study is high. Employee wellness programs are needed at workplaces and the Ghana Health Service must adopt targeted intervention programs such as regular screening for non-communicable diseases and promotion of physical activities at the workplace.