Frequency of Hypertension in Male and Female Medical students of Public Sector University of Jamshoro in Hilly Region

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the Frequency of Hypertension in Male and Female Medical students of Public Sector University of Jamshoro in hilly region.

Study Design: Cross sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro from October 2012 to November 2012.

Patients and Methods: A total of 94 Medical students studying in 4^th  year MBBS were randomly selected and  were administered questionnaire comprising sections on personal information, Gender distribution, age distribution, current status of hypertension, hobbies, family history of hypertension, father’s occupation, blood pressure readings by using a standardized calibrated mercury column type sphygmomanometer (Certeza CE model CR 2001) in Medical ward were recorded and careful clinical examination of CVS by Senior and trained Doctors.

Results: Among male students 26 of Normal (<130 / <85 mmHg), 05 of Prehypertension (130-139/85-89 mmHg), Among Females 53 of Normal, 08 of Prehypertension and 02 of Mild hypertension (140-159/90-99 mmHg) .Some subjects  had   reduced physical activity with preference of  watching TV and reading books. Majority of the students were normotensives.

Conclusion: The study concludes that the hypertension is a problem of medical students, detection of common habits that might be correlated with hypertension which needs regular counseling and lifestyle changes, awareness and prevention about hypertension.