Prevalence Features of Hypertension Among Two Ethnic Groups of Rob and Dolan in Xinjiang

Objective To investigate and analyze the features and risk factors of hypertension in Rob and Dolan ethnic groups in Xinjiang.

Methods By adopting cluster random sampling method, 212 Rob residents and 183 Dolan residents were recruited to conduct a questionnaire survey and measure blood pressure and body shape related indictors. Distribution of hypertension prevalence was described among the Rob and Dolan participants grouped by different characteristics. Logistic regression models were used to analyze risk factors of hypertension.

Results The detected hypertension prevalence rates of Rob and Dolan ethnic groups were 28.77% and 14.75% respectively, with a statistical difference (χ²=11.149, P=0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that the risk factors of hypertension included age (OR=1.701) and total cholesterol (OR=2.797) in Rob people; and age (OR=2.182), body mass index (OR=2.249), and waist-hip ratio (OR=5.656) in Dolan people.

Conclusion There is a significant difference between Rob and Dolan member's hypertension prevalence rates. Relevant intervention programs are suggested to target on the Rob members with older age and abnormal total cholesterol and the Dolan members with older age, overweight or obesity, and central obesity.