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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Women in Southern Ghana: Evidence from 2014 GDHS
CONCLUSION: This study has revealed the prevalence of hypertension among women in southern Ghana. The associated factors include age, parity, region, and occupation. As a result, existing interventions need to be appraised in the light of these factors. Of essence is the need for Ghana Health Service to implement wide-embracing health promotion initiatives that accommodate the nutritional, exercise, and lifestyle needs of women in southern Ghana. Having more children is associated with higher propensity of hypertension and consequently, women need to limit childbearing to reduce their chances of being hypertensive. It will...
Source: International Journal of Hypertension - June 30, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cyprian Issahaku Dorgbetor Kwamena Sekyi Dickson Edward Kwabena Ameyaw Kenneth Setorwu Adde Source Type: research