Overnutrition and associated factors among Hypertensive patients attending at jimma university Medical center

Abstract

Background: Overnutrition is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Hypertension is the most powerful, independent, preventable risk factor for death and disability from cardiovascular diseases. There is a statistically significant association between body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 and hypertension. But there is limited evidence on the prevalence of overweight /obesity and the associated factors among hypertensive patients in Ethiopia. Objectives: To determine the magnitude and associated factors of overnutrition among hypertensive patients attending Jimma University Medical Center. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted among 292 hypertensive patients from June 23 to July 21 2022 GC in Jimma University Medical Center. Hypertensive patients who had been on follow-up were included using a consecutive sampling technique in the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire was entered into Epi Data version 3.1, and analyzed by SPSS version 25.Descriptive statistics were computed to describe the study population. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the associated factors for overnutrition among hypertensive patients. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval and p-value <0.05 was used to determine the level of significant association. Results: The magnitude of overnutrition was 44.5%.The study shows being female [AOR=2.74 95% CI 1.50-4.99], having high school education and above [AOR=2.79 95% CI .23-6.34] and having co-morbidity [AOR=1.93 95% CI 1.14-3.26] were significantly associated with overnutrition. Conclusion: This study has disclosed the high magnitude of overnutrition among hypertensive patients. Sex of the participant, educational status, and co-morbidity were found to be significantly associated with overnutrition