Comorbid hypertension and its associated factors among diabetic outpatients in West Shewa Zone public hospitals, Ethiopia: an institution based cross-sectional study

ObjectivesHypertension (HTN) is the main contributor to the worldwide burden of disease and it is frequently coexists with diabetes and exacerbates its complications. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and determinants of HTN among diabetic outpatients at West Shoa Zone public hospitals. MethodsFacility based cross-sectional study was conducted from June to December, 2020 among diabetic patients attending their follow up at West Shewa public hospitals, Ethiopia. Data were collected using interviewer administered pretested structured questionnaire. A variable having a p-value of <0.25 in the bivariable analysis were subjected to multivariable analysis to avoid confounding variables effect. Adjusted odds ratios were calculated at 95% confidence interval and considered significant with a p-value of [&le;] 0.05. ResultsA total of 390 participants were included in the study. Their mean age was 46.45 years ({+/-}15.6) years. Our study found that there was high prevalence of hypertension among diabetic patients. Age [&ge;]50 year, obesity, family history of hypertension and being single were associated with hypertension among participants. Hence, necessary actions are recommended by responsible bodies for identified problems.