Risk factors associated with arterial hypertension in university students in southern Sonora

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with hypertension (HT) using a logistic regression model in university students from southern Sonora. A total of 296 students took part (60.1 % female sex, 18.7 ± 0.8 years, 69.5 ± 12.5 kg) who had their blood pressure evaluated for preclinical (≥120-140/<90) and clinical (≥140/≥90) range classification and were administered the risk factor questionnaire participated. The association between explanatory factors and HT was performed by stepwise binary logistic regression. The model developed indicated that the probability of preclinical and clinical HT was 4.65 times in overweight and obese students, 7.94 times those who reported one to two histories of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCD), 8.29 times those who indicated three to four family histories of NCD, 2.66 times those who indicated intermittent sleep, and as a protective factor a lower probability of 2.89 times those who drink coffee regularly at breakfast. It is concluded that overweight and obesity in combination with family history, poor sleep quality, and non-consumption of coffee are risk factors for HT in university students.