Table 4.
Determinants of hypertension among respondents (n=5,676).
| Variable | COR [95%CI] | AOR [95%CI] | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age category | |||
| 18-29 | Ref | Ref | |
| 30-44 | 2.0[1.528-2.715] | 1.9[1.354-2.633] | <0.001 |
| 45-59 | 4.7[3.468-6.318] | 4.1[2.848-6.015] | <0.001 |
| 60-69 | 7.3[5.295-10.17] | 5.7[3.757-8.646] | <0.001 |
| Province | |||
| Kigali | 1.3[0.902-1.817] | 0.9[0.647-1.330] | 0.684 |
| South | 1.6[1.230-2.113] | 1.7[1.258-2.226] | <0.001 |
| West | 1.6[1.218-2.136] | 1.6[1.208-2.238] | 0.002 |
| North | 1.4[1.036-2.008] | 1.5[1.051-2.086] | 0.025 |
| East | Ref | Ref | |
| Location | |||
| Rural | Ref | Ref | |
| Urban | 1.2[0.947-1.456] | 1.3[1.012-1.612] | 0.039 |
| Education Level | |||
| None | 1.5[1.098-2.072] | 1.1[0.812-1.599] | 0.447 |
| Primary School | 1.1[0.775-1.454] | 1.0[0.743-1.432] | 0.849 |
| Secondary and High School | Ref | Ref | |
| Marital Status | |||
| Never married | Ref | Ref | |
| Currently married | 2.2[1.621-3.018] | 0.9[0.638-1.401] | 0.782 |
| Separated | 3.6[2.580-5.096] | 1.0[0.651-1.546] | 0.986 |
| Employment status | |||
| Employed | Ref | Ref | |
| Unemployed | 0.8[0.572-1.027] | 1.2[0.857-1.604] | 0.318 |
| Ever consumed any Alcohol | |||
| No | Ref | Ref | |
| Yes | 1.5[1.131-1.897] | 0.9[0.656-1.267] | 0.584 |
| Consumed alcohol with 12 months | |||
| No | Ref | Ref | |
| Yes | 1.4[1.135-1.686] | 1.4[1.110-1.871] | 0.006 |
| Blood pressure measurement history | |||
| No | Ref | Ref | |
| Yes | 1.5[1.206-1.827] | 1.1[0.840-1.312] | 0.664 |
| Cholesterol measurement history | |||
| No | Ref | Ref | |
| Yes | 2.6[1.450-4.709] | 1.8[0.858-3.900] | 0.117 |
| Active transport (Walking/Bicycle use) | |||
| Yes | Ref | Ref | |
| No | 1.5[0.936-2.399] | 1.1[0.870-2.233] | 0.167 |
| Perceived importance of salt reduction | |||
| Very important | Ref | Ref | |
| Somewhat important | 0.9[0.668-1.143] | 0.9[0.711-1.253] | 0.692 |
| Not at all important | 0.7[0.473-0.948] | 0.7[0.517-1.077] | 0.118 |
| Total cholesterol levels | |||
| Normal | Ref | Ref | |
| Borderline high | 2.9[1.644-5.432] | 1.8[0.958-3.241] | 0.068 |
| High | 1.3[0.513-3.340] | 1.3[0.430-3.741] | 0.665 |
| Physical active level | |||
| Physically active | Ref | Ref | |
| Physical Inactive | 1.2[0.767-1.733] | 0.9[0.567-1.373] | 0.580 |
| Excessive drinking | |||
| No excessive drinking | Ref | Ref | |
| excessive drinking | 1.7[1.278-2.307] | 1.4[0.982-1.940] | 0.063 |
| BMI Category | |||
| Normal Weight | Ref | Ref | |
| Underweight | 0.9[0.650-1.265] | 0.7[0.522-1.060] | 0.102 |
| Overweight/Obese | 1.7[1.418-2.142] | 1.6[1.202-2.002] | 0.001 |
| Diabetes status | |||
| Diabetic | 4.9[3.476-6.929] | 6.7[3.791-11.66] | <0.001 |
| Non-diabetic | Ref | Ref | |
| Engagement in vigorous physical activity | |||
| Yes | Ref | Ref | |
| No | 1.7[1.283-2.193] | 1.1[0.777-1.486] | 0.660 |