Burden and determinants of self-reported high blood pressure among women of reproductive age in Tanzania: Evidence from 2022 Tanzania demographic and health survey

Nelson Musilanga, Hussein Nasib, Ambokile Mwakibolwa, Given Jackson, Clarkson Nhanga and Keneth Kijusya

PLOS ONE, 2025, vol. 20, issue 2, 1-13

Abstract: Background: High blood pressure, commonly referred to as hypertension, remains a prevalent global health concern characterized by elevated arterial pressure, posing significant risks such as cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and kidney diseases. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the burden and determinants of self-reported high blood pressure among women of reproductive age in Tanzania. Methods: We utilized population-based cross-sectional data obtained from the Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS) 2022. The analysis involved a weighted sample of 15,254 women aged 15–49 years. Multivariable logistic regression models were employed to examine the independent variables associated with self-reported high blood pressure, and the results were presented as adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). The significance level was set at p

Date: 2025
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