Advances in Interventional Cardiology
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Advances in Interventional Cardiology/Postępy w Kardiologii Interwencyjnej
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Exploring hypertension awareness in physicians: a cross-sectional study from Turkey

Uğur Taşkin
1
,
Francesco Fici
2
,
Cihan Altin
1
,
Mustafa Doğduş
1
,
Ganbar Mammadov
3
,
Caner Topaloğlu
1
,
Humayun Kakar
1
,
Umut Uyan
4
,
Istemihan Tengiz
5

  1. Department of Cardiology, Izmir University of Economics, Izmir, Turkey
  2. Department of Cardiovascular Risk, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
  3. Cardiology Department Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital, Zonguldak, Turkey
  4. Ödemiş State Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
  5. Department of Cardiology, Medicana International İzmir Hastanesi, Izmir, Turkey
Adv Interv Cariol
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/aic.2025.156294
Online publish date: 2025/11/18
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Introduction
Hypertension is a significant public health concern and a contributor to cardiovascular conditions. Although physicians are essential in preventing and managing hypertension, limited research has been conducted on their own awareness of the condition.

Aim
We aimed to examine the prevalence and awareness of hypertension among doctors in Turkey and identify relevant demographic and behavioral risk factors.

Material and methods
A cross-sectional study was carried out with 178 physicians aged 25 to 64, randomly chosen from 35 healthcare institutions in 24 cities across Turkey. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire that examined hypertension awareness, sociodemographic details, and cardiovascular risk factors, complemented by standardized blood pressure assessments and body measurements. Hypertension was identified based on a systolic blood pressure of ≥ 140 mm Hg and/or a diastolic pressure of ≥ 90 mm Hg, self-reported diagnosis, or the use of antihypertensive drugs.

Results
The overall prevalence of hypertension was 15.7%, with a significantly higher rate among males (20.2%) than females (7.8%) (p = 0.03). Age was a strong predictor, as individuals over 40 years had a markedly higher hypertension prevalence (27.9%) compared to those under 40 (4.3%) (p < 0.001). Body mass index (BMI), smoking, and physical inactivity were also significantly associated with hypertension. Among hypertensive doctors, awareness was 78.5%, though it did not show significant differences based on gender, BMI, or comorbidities.

Conclusions
Despite relatively high awareness levels, hypertension remains prevalent among medical professionals, particularly in older and male doctors. Targeted strategies, such as routine screenings and lifestyle intervention programs, are essential to improve hypertension prevention and management in this population.

keywords:

workplace, hypertension, prevalence, awareness, health occupations
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