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. 2023 Apr 28;13(1):6946.
doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-34023-z.

Prevalence, awareness, and control of hypertension and associated factors among Royal Thai Army personnel in Thailand from 2017 to 2021

Boonsub Sakboonyarat  1 , Jaturon Poovieng  2 , Phutsapong Srisawat  1 , Panadda Hatthachote  3 , Mathirut Mungthin  4 , Ram Rangsin  1 , Kanlaya Jongcherdchootrakul  5
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Prevalence, awareness, and control of hypertension and associated factors among Royal Thai Army personnel in Thailand from 2017 to 2021

Boonsub Sakboonyarat et al. Sci Rep. .

Abstract

Hypertension (HTN) is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to determine the prevalence, awareness, and control of HTN among RTA personnel in Thailand. We conducted a series of cross-sectional studies from 2017 to 2021. HTN was defined by systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥ 140 mmHg or a diastolic BP ≥ 90 mmHg from a physical health examination, a history of HTN diagnosed by medical personnel, or taking antihypertensive medication. A total of 504,484 participants were included in the present study. The overall HTN prevalence was 29.4%. The prevalence of HTN among males was 30.5%, while it was 17.1% among females. Of the RTA personnel with HTN, 35.9% were aware of their condition. The overall control of HTN among RTA personnel with HTN was 15.8% in 2017 and 17.6% in 2021. Behavioral factors associated with HTN were current smoking, alcohol consumption, and sedentary behavior. A higher BMI was associated with higher HTN prevalence and HTN awareness but less likely to have controllable HTN. Male participants, younger individuals, current alcohol use, and sedentary behavior were associated with a lower prevalence of HTN awareness and controlled HTN. Current tobacco use was also associated with a lower prevalence of HTN awareness.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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Flow chart of the study.
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Age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of hypertension (%) and 95% CI among Royal Thai Army personnel from 2017 to 2021.
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Figure 3
Average adjusted prediction of mean blood pressure (mmHg) and 95% CI, by body mass index categories. (A) Average adjusted prediction of mean systolic blood pressure among overall RTA personnel, adjusting for age, sex, regions, health insurance scheme, a history of diabetes, smoking status, alcohol use, exercise, and years. (B) Average adjusted prediction of mean diastolic blood pressure among overall RTA personnel, adjusting for age, sex, regions, health insurance scheme, a history of diabetes, smoking status, alcohol use, exercise, and years.
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