Prevalence of hypertension and its related factors in the elderly living in rural areas of Germyy

 Due to the prevalence and increasing trend of hypertension in urban communities, less research has been conducted in rural population. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its related factors in the elderly population living in the rural areas of the city of Germy.

 The statistical population of this cross-sectional study was the elderly living in rural areas of Germy. Data were collected through multi-stage random sampling and analyzed using SPSS and relevant statistical tests.

 The prevalence of hypertension in the elderly living in rural areas of Germy city was estimated 23.29%. Statistically, the prevalence of hypertension was significantly higher in men than women (p˂0.05). Hypertension was 2.1 times higher in those with undesirable family relationship than the rest (OR=2.13, p=0.008). Moreover, the favorable economic status significantly increased the chance of hypertension in the studied samples (OR=1.87, p=0.003).

 The results indicated high prevalence of hypertension in the elderly living in rural areas of Germy. The prevalence of hypertension was higher in men than women. Over 60 years of age, high BMI, favorable economic status, stress and poor family relationships were factors associated with hypertension in the elderly.