Table 1 Demographic and clinical characteristics in a community-recruited sample of 87 Ugandans with hypertension and at least 1 other stroke risk factor (N = 87)
Characteristic | n | % (n/N) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 30 | 34.5 |
Female | 57 | 65.5 |
Age in years, Median (IQR) | 54 (42–62) | |
Previous medical history | ||
Ever been diagnosed with diabetes | 8 | 9.2 |
Ever been diagnosed with hypertension | 59 | 67.8 |
Ever had blood test for lipid levels | 2 | 2.3 |
Ever had heart attack | 1 | 1.2 |
Ever diagnosed with heart disease or had heart surgery | 0 | 0 |
HIV/AIDS infection | 7 | 8.1 |
Lifestyle/social activities | ||
Currently using tobacco | 5 | 5.8 |
Former smoker | 7 | 8.1 |
Current alcohol consumption | 26 | 29.9 |
Suspected alcohol problem | 3 | 3.5 |
Alcohol abuse/dependency | 0 | 0.0 |