Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Hypertension"
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Adherence to dietary recommendations among hypertensive patients aged 45 to 60 years at Jinja regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-11-02)Hypertension (HTN) is widely acknowledged as the most common cardiovascularaffecting over 31.1% of the adults aged 20 years and older across the globe, and 26.4% of adults aged 18-64 years in Uganda. Diet is one of the ... -
Dietary patterns and their association with blood pressure control among hypertensive patients aged 18+ years attending care at Kiruddu General Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-09-27)Introduction: Uncontrolled hypertension is one of the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Optimal blood pressure can be achieved by putting in place strategies that encourage ... -
Nutritional Status and Blood Pressure Levels of Makerere University Students aged 19 to 25 years
(Makerere University, 2022-10)The double burden of malnutrition is an arising issue for developing countries. Furthermore, the burden of non-communicable diseases is developing among the young population. This study assessed the nutritional status ... -
Physical activity and associated factors among hypertensive patients aged 18-45 years attending care at Kiruddu hospital. A hospital based cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) is widely acknowledged as the most common cardiovascular affecting over 31.1% of the adults aged 20 years and older across the globe, and 26.4% of adults aged 18-64 years in Uganda. ... -
The prevalence and risk factors associated with hypertension among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Adjumani general hospital, Adjumani district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-02)The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence of hypertension among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Adjumani General Hospital in Adjumani District, West Nile Sub-region. Data was collected from ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinic in fort portal regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-08-12)Around 15% of pregnant women are expected to develop life-threatening complications during pregnancy, at delivery or post-partum. In Asia and Africa, nearly one tenth of all maternal deaths are associated with hypertensive ...