Hypertension and Its Associated Factors Among Long-Distance Truck Drivers in Ethiopia.

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2022-06-21 eCollection Date: 2022-01-01 DOI:10.2147/IBPC.S361789

Mohammed Ebrahim Rike, Mengistie Diress, Baye Dagnew, Mihret Getnet, Abbul Hasano Kebalo, Derese Sinamaw, Damtew Solomon, Yonas Akalu

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Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is rising globally and is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease. It affects people of different groups; however, owing to a rise in a sedentary lifestyle it is more prevalent among long-distance truck drivers. However, the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among truck drivers in Ethiopia is not known. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among long-distance truck drivers in Ethiopia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 415 long-distance truck drivers selected by systematic random sampling technique at Modjo dry port from May 15 to 30, 2021. The data were collected and entered into Epi-data 4.6 then it was exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Descriptive statistics, bivariable, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were executed. The odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was computed. In the final model, a variable with a p ≤ 0.05 was declared as a predictor of hypertension.

Results: The prevalence of hypertension among long-distance truck drivers in Ethiopia was 34.7%. The odds of hypertension was higher among drivers who were ≥45 years old [Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 4.32; 95% Confidence interval (CI): 2.16, 8.62], obese [AOR= 5.12; 95% CI: 1.33, 19.8], alcohol drinkers [AOR=3.05; 95% CI: 1.27, 7.31], and cigarette smokers [AOR= 3.74; 95% CI: 1.64, 8.51]. Drivers who had regular physical exercise were less likely [AOR=0.33; 95% CI: 0.17, 0.63] to have hypertension than drivers with no physical activity.

Conclusion: More than a third of the participants in Ethiopia had hypertension. Higher age, obesity, absence of rest between driving, short sleep duration, smoking, alcohol drinking, and physical inactivity were significantly associated with hypertension. Therefore, health education on lifestyle modifications, sleep habits, and the importance of rest breaks between driving should be considered to prevent hypertension and further complications.

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埃塞俄比亚长途卡车司机高血压及其相关因素

导读:高血压在全球范围内呈上升趋势，是导致心血管疾病的主要原因之一。它影响不同群体的人;然而，由于久坐不动的生活方式的增加，它在长途卡车司机中更为普遍。然而，埃塞俄比亚卡车司机的高血压患病率及其相关因素尚不清楚。因此，本研究旨在确定埃塞俄比亚长途卡车司机的高血压患病率及其相关因素。方法:采用系统随机抽样方法，于2021年5月15日至30日在Modjo干港抽取415名长途货车司机进行横断面调查。收集数据并输入Epi-data 4.6，导出到SPSS 25版进行分析。进行描述性统计、双变量和多变量logistic回归分析。以95%置信区间计算比值比。在最后的模型中，一个p≤0.05的变量被宣布为高血压的预测因子。结果:埃塞俄比亚长途货车司机高血压患病率为34.7%。年龄≥45岁的司机患高血压的几率更高[校正优势比(AOR) = 4.32;95%可信区间(CI): 2.16, 8.62]，肥胖[AOR= 5.12;95% CI: 1.33, 19.8]，饮酒者[AOR=3.05;95% CI: 1.27, 7.31]和吸烟者[AOR= 3.74;95% ci: 1.64, 8.51]。经常进行体育锻炼的司机发生车祸的可能性较低[AOR=0.33;(95% CI: 0.17, 0.63)与没有体育锻炼的司机相比有高血压。结论:埃塞俄比亚超过三分之一的参与者患有高血压。年龄较大、肥胖、驾驶间隙缺乏休息、睡眠时间短、吸烟、饮酒和缺乏运动与高血压显著相关。因此，应考虑对生活方式的改变、睡眠习惯和驾驶间隙休息的重要性进行健康教育，以预防高血压和进一步的并发症。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

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31.40

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1.10%

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312

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2 months

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