Table 5.
Association of undiagnosed hypertension with covariates.
| Variables | AOR | 95%CI | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undiagnosed Hypertension | |||
| Age | |||
| <30 years | 1 (Reference) | ||
| ≥30 years | 2.3 | 1.21–4.27 | 0.001 * |
| Alcohol use | |||
| No | 1 (Reference) | ||
| Yes | 1.8 | 1.05–2.93 | 0.032 * |
| WC | |||
| Normal | 1 (Reference) | ||
| Abdominal obesity | 2.3 | 1.29–4.07 | 0.005 * |
| WHtR | |||
| Normal | 1 (Reference) | ||
| Abdominal obesity | 3.7 | 1.85–7.30 | ≤0.0001 * |
*—indicates a significant association, WC = waist circumference, WHR = waist hip ratio, WHtR = waist to height ratio. Covariates adjusted for: occupation, marital status, smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, BMI (body mass index) and WHR.