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A Nasermoaddeli, M Sekine, S Kagamimori,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (9-2008)
Abstract
Background & Objectives: A strong sense of coherence (SOC) has been associated with a reduced risk of all causes and cardiovascular mortality, but the underlying mechanism remains less clear. This study investigated the association of sense of coherence (SOC) with years-long blood pressure change, in male and female subjects.
Methods: In 2001 a questionnaire survey and BP measurement were conducted among 1760 Japanese civil servants (963 men and 797 women) aged 20 to 60 years, who did not have hypertension. Thereafter which their Blood pressure was measured annually for 4 consecutive years, till the year 2005. The generalized estimating equation method was used to analyze the data.
Results: The systolic and diastolic blood pressure of men in SOC quartile 3 (SOC score: ≥53~<58) was estimated to rise 5.00 and 3.52 mmHg less in 4 years (p<0.05) than the lowest quartile (SOC score: ≤46).
Conclusions: Results suggested that the health promotion effects of SOC on annual BP change in men follows a curvilinear pattern. Among men individuals with moderately high SOC might have lower risk of developing high blood pressure.
M Gholami Fesharaki , A Kazemnejad, F Zayeri, J Sanati, H Akbari,
Volume 8, Issue 4 (3-2013)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Since there is inconsistency reports in relationship between shift work (SW) and blood pressure (BP), therefore we aimed to show any association between SW and BP by using of Bayesian Multilevel Modeling, which is a reliable method for this type of analysis.
Methods: The profiles of 4145 workers in Polydactyl Iran Corporation were examined in historical cohort between 1996 until 2008. All relevant analysis was performed by Win Bugs software.
Results: Approximately 98 percent of study population was male. Of total 1886 (45.5%), 307(7.4%), 1952 (47.1%) of participation were day worker, two rotation shift worker and three rotation shift worker respectively. After controlling confounding factors, there was no significant relationship with Systolic BP (P=0.911) and Diastolic BP (P=0.278).
Conclusion: In general, the results of our historical cohort study do not support a relationship between SW and BP. We suggest multi center and prospective cohort studies with controlling more confounding factors in this area.
A Biderafsh, M Karami, J Faradmal, J Poorolajal, N Esmailnasab,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (12-2014)
Abstract
Background & Objectives : Considering the high prevalence of hypertension and its increasing trend in Iran as the most important known modifiable risk factor of stroke, this study was performed to determine the pattern of hypertension and the related population attributable fraction (PAF) of stroke in Hamadan Province.
Methods: Blood pressure data of over-19-year-old population of Hamadan Province from 2005 to 2009 was extracted from the non-communicable diseases risk factors surveillance system . The point prevalence and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) of hypertension was reported in the study population according to sex and age groups. The trend of hypertension was depicted using a line plot. To calculate PAF, the data of the prevalence of hypertension in 2009 was used. Corresponding hazard ratio was obtained from the available literature.
Results : The prevalence of hypertension was 9.4 (8.2 – 10.6) in 2005, 7.5 (5.9 – 9.3) in 2006, 14.2
(12.1 – 16.5) in 2007, 13.8 (11.7 – 16.1) in 2008, and 12.2 (10.3- 14.5) in 2009. The mean and standard deviation of systolic blood pressure was 120.88 (19.73) and 124.19 (19.24) in the participants in 2005 and 2009, respectively. The study results showed that 19.84% of the strokes in Hamadan Province were due to hypertension .
Conclusion: The results of this study confirmed the considerable contribution of hypertension to stroke in Hamadan Province. Accordingly, policy makers are strongly recommended to consider controlling and preventive strategies for hypertension as a priority .
S Akbarpour, Y Jahangiri-Noudeh, M Lotfaliany , N Zafari, D Khalili, M Tohidi, Ma Mansournia, F Azizi, F Hadaegh,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (9-2015)
Abstract
Background & Objectives: Considering the importance of CVD risk factors in diabetic and non-diabetic populations and the high prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors, we studied the trend of anthropometric indexes, blood pressure, smoking and lipids in diabetic and non-diabetic populations.
Methods: The data of Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study was used in this investigation. The study population comprised 1045 diabetic and 5136 non-diabetic subjects. To investigate the secular longitudinal trends, the Generalized Estimation Equation method was employed. All statistical models were adjusted for age to eliminate the potential confounding effect of age. The interaction between the diabetes status and each phase of the study was checked in a separate model in GEE.
Results: Over a decade, the serum levels of TC, TGs, LDL-C and non HDL-C decreased although about 60% of the diabetic population did not reach the therapeutic goals of non-HDL-C and LDL-C levels until 2011. Control of hypertension was more successful in females, but about 60% of both males and females with diabetes were still hypertensive at the end of follow-up period. Smoking increased during the follow-up.
Conclusion: This study showed that among CVD risk factors, healthcare professionals paid more attention to hypercholesterolemia neglecting other risk factors including hypertension and central obesity.
