Non-communicable diseases among low income adults in rural coastal communities in Eastern Sabah, Malaysia.
Adult
Aged
Blood Glucose
/ analysis
Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Diseases
/ epidemiology
Cholesterol, LDL
/ blood
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diabetes Mellitus
/ epidemiology
Female
Humans
Hypercholesterolemia
/ epidemiology
Hypertension
/ epidemiology
Lipids
/ blood
Malaysia
/ epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Noncommunicable Diseases
/ epidemiology
Poverty
/ statistics & numerical data
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Rural Population
/ statistics & numerical data
Socioeconomic Factors
Coastal
Non-communicable diseases
Rural
Journal
BMC public health
ISSN: 1471-2458
Titre abrégé: BMC Public Health
Pays: England
ID NLM: 100968562
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
13 Jun 2019
13 Jun 2019
Historique:
entrez:
15
6
2019
pubmed:
15
6
2019
medline:
21
8
2019
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Rural coastal communities in Sabah are still overly represented in the hardcore poor economic status. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia among adults, in relation to economic status. A cross-sectional study using stratified random sampling was conducted in seven coastal villages in Semporna, Sabah: Kabogan Laut, Salimbangun, Pekalangan, Pokas, Tampi-Tampi Timbayan, Sum Sum and Selinggit. Socio-demographic data were obtained via interviewer administered questionnaires in Sabah Malay creole. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and blood lipids were obtained. A total of 330 adults (133 males, 197 females) completed the study. Mean age was 43.7 ± 15.8 years. Most participants (87%) were living below the Poverty Line Income. Median per capita household income was RM83.33/month (≈ USD20/month). The number of newly diagnosed cases of hypercholesterolemia was 40.6%, diabetes mellitus was 5.8%, and hypertension was 24.5%. Adults from the hardcore poor economic status (household income ≤RM760/month (≈USD183/month) were the most represented in those who did not have a blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids check in the 12 months preceding the study (Χ Many people in this rural coastal community were unaware that they had high cholesterol level (40.6%) and elevated blood pressure (24.5%). Routine health check is not common among low income adults in rural coastal communities in Semporna. The findings suggest public health initiatives should emphasize access to and the necessity of routine health checks for those aged 40 years.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Rural coastal communities in Sabah are still overly represented in the hardcore poor economic status. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia among adults, in relation to economic status.
METHODS
METHODS
A cross-sectional study using stratified random sampling was conducted in seven coastal villages in Semporna, Sabah: Kabogan Laut, Salimbangun, Pekalangan, Pokas, Tampi-Tampi Timbayan, Sum Sum and Selinggit. Socio-demographic data were obtained via interviewer administered questionnaires in Sabah Malay creole. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and blood lipids were obtained.
RESULTS
RESULTS
A total of 330 adults (133 males, 197 females) completed the study. Mean age was 43.7 ± 15.8 years. Most participants (87%) were living below the Poverty Line Income. Median per capita household income was RM83.33/month (≈ USD20/month). The number of newly diagnosed cases of hypercholesterolemia was 40.6%, diabetes mellitus was 5.8%, and hypertension was 24.5%. Adults from the hardcore poor economic status (household income ≤RM760/month (≈USD183/month) were the most represented in those who did not have a blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids check in the 12 months preceding the study (Χ
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Many people in this rural coastal community were unaware that they had high cholesterol level (40.6%) and elevated blood pressure (24.5%). Routine health check is not common among low income adults in rural coastal communities in Semporna. The findings suggest public health initiatives should emphasize access to and the necessity of routine health checks for those aged 40 years.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31196012
doi: 10.1186/s12889-019-6854-6
pii: 10.1186/s12889-019-6854-6
pmc: PMC6565525
doi:
Substances chimiques
Blood Glucose
0
Cholesterol, LDL
0
Lipids
0
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
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