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Risk Assessment and Prevention of Hypertension in Filipino Americans
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8 2017
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Source: J Community Health. 42(4):797-805
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Alternative Title:J Community Health
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Description:Background
Despite that Filipino Americans represent an important target group for hypertension, health behaviors associated with hypertension in this population have not been well studied.
Methods
Two hundred Filipino Americans from eight community-based organizations completed the study. Information was collected to determine whether modifiable behavioral factors, as well as acculturation and demographic characteristics, were associated with hypertension status in Filipino Americans.
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Approximately 67% of Filipino Americans were hypertensive. Logistic regression analysis showed that adding salt, physical inactivity, and old age were significantly associated with hypertension status after controlling for other covariates.
Discussion
The present study confirmed a high rate of hypertension among Filipino Americans and demonstrates the association of hypertension status with behavioral factors. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to prevent and manage hypertension in this high-risk community by facilitating health behaviors, particularly, salt reduction and physical activity.
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Pubmed ID:28161775
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC5494270
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Volume:42
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Issue:4
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