Prevalence of Hypertension and Diabetes Sweet in Dubréka, in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring Modern and Traditional Healthcare Approaches — Oak Academic Publishing
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Prevalence of Hypertension and Diabetes Sweet in Dubréka, in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring Modern and Traditional Healthcare Approaches
Biology Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
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Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Guinean Higher School of Tourism and Hospitality, Conakry, Guinea
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Department of Pharmacy, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
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Department of Pharmacy, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
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Department of Pharmacy, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
1 Biology Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
2 Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Guinean Higher School of Tourism and Hospitality, Conakry, Guinea
3 Department of Pharmacy, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
4 Department of Pharmacy, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
5 Department of Pharmacy, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
Hypertension high blood pressure (HTN) and diabetes Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) growing in sub-Saharan Africa, under the effect of urbanization, changes in socio-economic and lifestyle-related factors. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of these conditions in the urban commune of Dubréka, in Guinea, and to assess the role of demographic and cultural factors in their incidence and management. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 287 participants (174 women and 113 men) in Dubréka. Data were summer collected on the characteristics of sociodemographics, BMI, blood pressure and fasting blood glucose. The prevalence of hypertension and diabetes was determined, and participants’ knowledge and treatment practices were assessed in the summer. The prevalence of hypertension in the study population was 73.52%, affecting both sexes, with women presenting a higher prevalence. The prevalence of diabetes is slightly higher (75.29%) than that of men (70.79%) was 36.59%, with men (38.05%) being slightly more affected than women (35.63%). Obesity and overweight were contributory important factors, affecting respectively 25.78% and 37.28% of the population. Among the hypertensive people, 84.83% were aware of their condition, but only 7.26% received treatment, with no case-controlled hypertension having no summer observed. Socio-economic factors, including the urban setting and proximity to the capital, have probably contributed to these results. The high prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in Dubréka reflects the broader epidemiological transition in sub-Saharan Africa, with women being disproportionately affected by hypertension linked to obesity. Access limited to health care, especially in terms of treatment and care, further aggravates the burden of these diseases. Public health interventions are urgently needed to improve awareness, treatment accessibility and culturally appropriate management strategies adapted to fight against the growing burden of NCDs in Guinea peri-urban.
KeywordsHypertensionType 2 DiabetesPrevalenceTraditional MedicineDubrékaGuineaPublic Health
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