Table 2.
Comparison of sociodemographic, anthropometric, and family health characteristics between participants with both elevated SBP1 and DBP2 and those with only elevated SBP.
| Characteristic | Hypertension Classification | P-Value3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both elevated SBP and DBP (n=45) | Isolated elevated SBP (n=18) |
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| Age in years | 0.027 | ||
| 26–49 | 46.7 (21) | 16.7 (3) | |
| 50–95 | 53.3 (24) | 83.3 (15) | |
| Education | 0.502 | ||
| No formal | 20.0 (9) | 27.8 (5) | |
| Some formal education | 80.0 (13) | 72.2 (13) | |
| Family history of at least one chronic disease | 0.935 | ||
| No | 37.8 (17) | 38.9 (7) | |
| Yes | 62.2 (28) | 61.1 (11) | |
| BMI | 0.047 | ||
| Normal (18.5–24.9) | 28.9 (13) | 55.6 (10) | |
| Overweight/obese (≥25) | 71.1 (32) | 44.4 (8) | |
Values represent % (n). 1Elevated systolic blood pressure (≥ 140 mmHg); 2elevated diastolic blood pressure (≥ 90mmHg); 3Pearson Chi-Square Statistic.