Table 2.
Non-adjusted associations between hypertension-related parameters and cognitive function, mood, and behavioral aspects.
| Hypertensive | SBP-HTN | DBP-HTN | BP-HTN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognition | ||||
| Problems with short-term memory, yes | 46 (12.6)* | 47 (12.9)* | 67 (18.4)* | 3 (0.8)* |
| Problems with procedural memory, yes | 29 (8.0) | 36 (9.9)* | 35 (9.6)* | 1 (0.3)* |
| Worsening in decision making, yes | 43 (11.8)* | 52 (14.3)* | 54 (14.8)* | 0 (0.0)* |
| Changes in mental function, yes | 2 (0.5) | 1 (0.3)* | 2 (0.5) | 0 (0.0) |
| Agitation and disorientation, yes | 4 (1.1) | 3 (0.8) | 4 (1.1) | 0 (0.0) |
| Mood and behavior | ||||
| Feelings of sadness or being depressed, yes | 60 (16.5) | 72 (19.8) | 75 (20.6) | 7 (1.9)* |
| Persistent anger, yes | 5 (1.4) | 13 (3.6)* | 13 (3.6)* | 0 (0.0) |
| Unrealistic fears, yes | 19 (5.2) | 27 (7.4) | 24 (6.6) | 1 (0.3)* |
| Repetitive health complaints, yes | 39 (10.7) | 51 (14.0) | 48 (13.2) | 2 (0.5)* |
| Repetitive anxious complaints, yes | 28 (7.7) | 37 (10.2) | 34 (9.3) | 2 (0.5)* |
| Facial expressions of sadness, worry, and pain, yes | 38 (10.4) | 48 (13.2) | 48 (13.2) | 2 (0.5)* |
| Recurrent crying, yes | 23 (6.3)* | 27 (7.4) | 28 (7.7)* | 2 (0.5)* |
| Withdrawal from activities of interest, yes | 41 (11.3) | 48 (13.2) | 45 (12.4) | 2 (0.5)* |
| Reduced social interaction, yes | 41 (11.3)* | 45 (12.4) | 41 (11.3) | 1 (0.3)* |
| Mood decline, yes | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Wandering, yes | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) |
| Symptoms of verbally abuse behavior, yes | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) | 0 (0.0) |
| Symptoms of physically abuse behavior, yes | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) | 0 (0.0) |
| Inappropriate/Disruptive social behavior, yes | 0 (0.0) | 2 (0.5) | 4 (1.1) | 2 (0.5) |
| Resists care, yes | 0 (0.0) | 2 (0.5) | 2 (0.5) | 0 (0.0) |
| Changes in behavior symptoms, yes | 1 (0.3) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) | 0 (0.0) |
Data are shown as n (%). *p < 0.05 for the chi-square test within the group. The term — yes — refers to the presence of the condition. Comparisons were performed between condition (e.g., CLI-HTN) versus non-condition (e.g., NON-CLI-HTN), with the last used as the reference group (omitted).