Prevalence of Hypertension and Knowledge of Hypertension among Elderly People in Tudun Wada LGA, Kano State, Nigeria

                @article{CRSIJ26000504,
                  author = {Umar Mamuda, Abba Madaki Abba, Sabiu Ali Ibrahim, Saddiku Bala Hussain, Rabiu Abba, S. O. Adewoye},
                  title = {Prevalence of Hypertension and Knowledge of Hypertension among Elderly People in Tudun Wada LGA, Kano State, Nigeria},
                  journal = {Cosmo Research and Science International Journal},
                  year = {2026},
                  volume = {2},
                  number = {2},
                  pages = {1088-1093},
                  issn = {3108-1584},
                  url = {https://cosmorsij.com/published/CRSIJ26000504.pdf},
                  abstract = {Hypertension is an important cardiovascular risk factor among older adults and may remain undetected because it often has no obvious symptoms. Local information on hypertension prevalence and disease-related knowledge can support appropriate screening and health education. This study determined the prevalence of hypertension and assessed knowledge of hypertension, its risk factors, prevention and management among elderly people in Tudun Wada Local Government Area (LGA), Kano State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey of 391 respondents aged 60 years and above was analysed. Survey hypertension was defined as the mean of the second and third seated blood-pressure readings showing systolic pressure of at least 140 mmHg or diastolic pressure of at least 90 mmHg, or current use of prescribed antihypertensive medication. Knowledge was assessed using ten factual questions, scored as correct or incorrect, and results were analysed descriptively with unweight 95% confidence intervals (CI). Survey hypertension was identified in 255 of 391 respondents (65.2%; 95% CI: 60.4–69.8). Raised blood pressure at the survey encounter, excluding medication status, was observed in 201 respondents (51.4%; 95% CI: 46.5–56.3). Previous diagnosis was reported by 139 respondents (35.5%), while 104 (26.6%) reported current antihypertensive medication use. The mean knowledge score was 6.27 out of 10 (SD 2.26); knowledge was poor in 136 respondents (34.8%), moderate in 125 (32.0%) and good in 130 (33.2%). Recognition that hypertension increases stroke risk was the most frequently correct response (74.9%), while correct responses were lower for hypertension occurring without symptoms (52.4%) and physical inactivity as a risk factor (52.4%). Hypertension was common among the analysed older respondents, and knowledge was mixed, with specific gaps in asymptomatic disease and lifestyle risk factors. Community screening should be linked to clinical confirmation and follow-up, while health education should address the knowledge gaps identified. Because sampling documentation was incomplete and blood pressure was assessed at one encounter, the results describe the analysed sample and are not a fully weighted population estimate.},
                  keywords = {Hypertension, prevalence, knowledge, elderly, older adults, Tudun Wada, Kano State, Nigeria},
                  month = {September}
        }