Prevalence and correlates of cardiovascular health status among adults in Afghanistan: Results of a national survey in 2018 :Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer, International Journal of Preventive Medicine

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Year : 2023 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 1 | Page : 29-

Prevalence and correlates of cardiovascular health status among adults in Afghanistan: Results of a national survey in 2018

Supa Pengpid¹, Karl Peltzer²
¹ Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
² Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Department of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan

Correspondence Address:
Karl Peltzer
Department of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung

Background: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of cardiovascular health (CVH) status among adults in Afghanistan. Methods: In a national cross-sectional household survey 3,447 adults completed CVH measurements in Afghanistan. Criteria for ideal CVH (ICVH) were physical activity, healthy diet, non-smoking, fasting blood glucose (<100 mg/dL), body mass index (<25 kg/m²), total cholesterol (<200 mg/dL), and blood pressure (<120/<80 mmHg). Results: More than one-third (34.3%) of participants had 5-7 ICVH, 45.7% 3-4 ICVH, and 20% had 0-2 ICVH. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, secondary or more education (AOR: 1.80, 95% CI: 1.22-2.66) was positively associated, and older age (45-69 years) (AOR: 0.33, 95% CI: 0.26-0.42), and urban residence (AOR: 0.67, 95% CI: 0.51-0.88) were inversely associated with 5-7 ICVH. Conclusions: The prevalence of ICVH was low in Afghan adults. Population measures may be used to improve CVH targeting identified associated factors.

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Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Prevalence and correlates of cardiovascular health status among adults in Afghanistan: Results of a national survey in 2018.Int J Prev Med 2023;14:29-29

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Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Prevalence and correlates of cardiovascular health status among adults in Afghanistan: Results of a national survey in 2018. Int J Prev Med [serial online] 2023 [cited 2023 May 29 ];14:29-29
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