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Background:

Hypertension is a major public health challenge worldwide. It is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Objectives:

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hypertension and associated factors among the residents of Yemetu community in Ibadan-North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria.

Methods:

A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The study involved 806 respondents aged from 18-90 years from 171 households, selected by cluster sampling technique. It was a house-to-house survey. Behavioural risk factors were measured using World Health Organisation (WHO) STEPwise approach to chronic disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS 1 & 2). Hypertension was defined as Systolic blood pressure (SBP)≥ 140 and/or Diastolic blood pressure (DBP)≥ 90mm Hg or currently on anti-hypertensive medication. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi …