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Research Paper | Community Medicine | India | Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024

Prevalence of Hypertension among Class - III and Class - IV Employees at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Central India - A Cross Sectional Study

Dr. Prembhushan A Tapre | Dr. Ramesh Pawar

Abstract: Introduction: The prevalence of hypertension is increasing rapidly in urban areas due to changing lifestyle and increasing longevity. The employees are always under stress due to workload and sedentary lifestyle, so it is necessary to study prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors in the employees. Aim: To find the magnitude of hypertension among the class III and Class IV employees at a Tertiary Care Hospital. Materials and methods: A cross - sectional study was conducted among the class III and IV employees. Out of 400 employees 357 were willing to participate, so finally 357 employees were included in the study. Pretested questionnaire was used for data collection which included questions on various variables related to hypertension. Data collection and analysis was done using Epi info 7.2.6.0. Results: Amongst 357 Class - III and Class - IV employees who participated in the study, 56 (15.69%) employees were found to have hypertension and 76 (21.29%) were found to have Pre Hypertension. Hypertension was more in males 35 (61.80%). Majority (34.7%) of the hypertensive were between the age group of 45 - 54. Majority 32 (57.14%) of participants were from upper socio - economic status. Conclusion: The magnitude of hypertension among Class - III and Class ?IV employees was 15.69% and Magnitude of Pre Hypertension was 21.29%.

Keywords: Hypertension, prevalence, class III and IV employees

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024,

Pages: 1028 - 1031