38 Questions
What was the prevalence of hypertension among the participants in the Blood Pressure Screening Campaign in Jamaica?
47.3%
What percentage of the participants were from urban areas?
91.6%
Which demographic group had a lower prevalence of hypertension compared to Afro-Caribbean ethnicity?
Interracial ethnicity
What is considered the main cause of death and premature death in Jamaica?
Stroke
What percentage of the Jamaican population is affected by hypertension?
Over 25%
What are the main factors contributing to hypertension according to the text?
Environmental, genetic, and social factors
What was the average age of the participants in the Blood Pressure Screening Campaign?
53.7 years old
What was the average body mass index (BMI) of the participants?
$28.2 \pm 6.6 \ kg/m^2$
True or False: Hypertension had no significant differences in prevalence based on gender or living areas among the participants.
What was the prevalence of hypertension in the sample?
47.5%
Was there a significant difference in high blood pressure prevalence between rural and urban areas?
No significant difference
What was the prevalence of hypertension among AfroCaribbean individuals compared to those with self-declared Interracial ethnicity?
Higher among AfroCaribbean individuals
What was the association between age and hypertension prevalence according to the text?
Linear association
How did the prevalence of hypertension vary across different age groups?
Increased with age
Was there a significant difference in high blood pressure between males and females within the study group?
No significant difference
What was the average age of the participants in the study?
$57.7$
Which ethnic group had the highest prevalence of hypertension?
AfroCaribbean individuals
What was the percentage of females in the study group?
72.6%
Which statistical test was used to compare continuous variables between two categories?
t test
What was the defined criteria for BP control in the 2017 May Measurement Month in Jamaica?
Average BP of 140/90 mm Hg
What was the purpose of the 2017 blood pressure (BP) screening campaign May Measurement Month in Jamaica?
Increasing awareness of Hypertension (HTN)
Which type of regression analysis was used to determine the association of BP and antihypertensive treatment with various factors?
Logistic regression
What was the minimum frequency of BP evaluation considered in the analysis?
Less than 12 months
Which test was used to evaluate the association between continuous variables?
Spearman correlation
What method was used to test the association of HTN between different age groups, gender, DBT, smokers, and other select variables?
Chi-squared test
How was BP control defined in the study for individuals previously diagnosed and/or receiving antihypertensive medication?
$140/90$ mm Hg or below
What percentage of the total Jamaican population represented in the study had hypertension?
47.5%
What is the association of systolic blood pressure with age according to the text?
r = 0.49, positive correlation
What percentage of hypertensive individuals reported being on antihypertensive medication?
63.9%
Were there any statistically significant associations between hypertension prevalence and smoke status, previous stroke, or MI?
No, none showed significant associations
What percentage of those receiving medical treatment in different age groups were able to control their blood pressure?
Between 40% and 60%
How many people represented the Interracial group in the study?
54
What was the percentage of individuals who were not aware they had hypertension?
35.3
What was the total awareness rate according to the text?
65%
How do antihypertensive treatment rates vary with age according to the text?
Increases with age
What is the main benefit of using Lean Library, as mentioned in the text?
It ensures seamless access to UG/UMCG subscriptions and licensed content
Which statement accurately reflects the role of logging in to access content, according to the text?
By logging in, users agree to the Terms and Conditions of the University of Groningen Library
How does the May Measurement Month campaign in Jamaica contribute to blood pressure screening?
It seeks to increase awareness and control of hypertension through screening
Analyzing the prevalence of hypertension based on rural vs. urban areas, gender differences, and ethnicities in a sample group. The study compares percentages and significance levels to determine patterns.
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