Prevalence and factors influencing the occurrence of stroke in young hypertensive patients.

Abstract

     This retrospective study aimed to study the prevalence and factors affecting the occurrence of stroke in young patients with hypertension. The sample group consists of hypertension patients with stage 1 or higher who received treatment at Ban Mi Hospital from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2024. A total of 180 patients were included. Data collected included personal characteristics and clinical information. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and logistic regression to analyze single factors and joint factors.

     Results: The prevalence of stroke in young hypertension patients was found to be 18.89%. The average age of male patients was 39.42 ± 3.87 years, and for female patients, it was 39.14 ± 3.21 years. There were differences between the normal group and the stroke group in terms of occupation, comorbidities, and BMI. When comparing the prevalence with studies from both domestic and foreign countries, the prevalence in this study was lower than studies abroad. Factors influencing the occurrence of stroke in young hypertension patients were found to be male gender, smoking, alcohol consumption, and diabetes, which significantly affected the occurrence of stroke in young hypertension patients (P<0.05).