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1.5 aORThe adjusted odds of severe COVID-19 were 50% higher among patients with hypertension (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.50).

KenyaCOVID-19 · hypertension artériellepublished 2025Global health actionPubMeddocument of 11 observations

91.2 %Among older adults living with HIV with hypertension in western Kenya, 91.2% were monitored for blood pressure.

Kenyahypertension artériellepublished 2026BMC cardiovascular disordersPubMeddocument of 6 observations

157.5 mm HgAverage baseline systolic blood pressure was 157.5 mm Hg.

Kenyadiabète (non précisé) · hypertension artériellepublished 2021Journal of the American College of CardiologyPubMeddocument of 7 observations

86 %At week 48, hypertension control (BP < 140/90 mmHg) was 86% in the telehealth arm and 44% in the clinic arm.

Kenyahypertension artérielleobserved week 48published 2025PLoS medicinePubMeddocument of 7 observations

2.39 odds_ratioIndividuals with a BMI ≥30 kg/m² had an odds ratio of 2.39 (95% CI, 1.82–3.12) for hypertension.

Kenyahypertension artérielle · obésitéobserved 2015published 2021MedicinePubMeddocument of 6 observations

10 %Fewer than 10% of people with hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa are diagnosed, linked to care, and achieve hypertension control.

Kenyahypertension artériellepublished 2022PloS onePubMeddocument of 7 observations

47.9 %Among older adults living with HIV with hypertension in western Kenya, 47.9% achieved blood pressure control.

Kenyahypertension artériellepublished 2026BMC cardiovascular disordersPubMeddocument of 6 observations

80 %Over 80% of primary healthcare workers in Kisumu County had not received post-basic training in diabetes and hypertension management.

Kenyadiabète (non précisé) · hypertension artériellepublished 2025BMC health services researchPubMeddocument of 9 observations

16 %Only 16% of respondents with hypertension were aware of their diagnosis.

Kenyahypertension artérielleobserved 2015published 2020The Pan African medical journalPubMeddocument of 26 observations

23 %At baseline, 23.0% of older adults living with HIV in western Kenya were hypertensive.

Kenyahypertension artériellepublished 2026BMC cardiovascular disordersPubMeddocument of 6 observations

18.5 %Community-based screening identified 370 (18.5%) participants with uncontrolled hypertension out of 1,998 screened.

Kenyahypertension artériellepublished 2022PloS onePubMeddocument of 7 observations

155 mmHgIn the intervention arm, systolic blood pressure (SBP) decreased from 155.0 mmHg to 148.7 mmHg.

Kenyahypertension artériellepublished 2025Global health actionPubMeddocument of 6 observations

22.1 %22.1% of participants had both hypertension and diabetes.

Kenyadiabète (non précisé) · hypertension artériellepublished 2023BMJ openPubMeddocument of 6 observations

23 %In the 2015 Kenya STEPwise Survey, individuals in Class 4 had a 23% chance of having hypertension.

Kenyahypertension artérielleobserved 2015published 2021Public healthPubMeddocument of 7 observations

2.19 hazard_ratioHypertension was positively associated with cardiovascular disease mortality (hazard ratio 2.19; 95% confidence interval 1.44–3.33; p < 0.001).

Kenyahypertension artérielle · maladies cardiovasculairespublished 2020Global heartPubMeddocument of 11 observations

96 %Among people with blood pressure ≥160/100 mmHg who enrolled in the intervention (n = 919), 96% received antihypertensive medication.

Kenyahypertension artériellepublished 2025Journal of the International AIDS SocietyPubMeddocument of 11 observations

22 %Implementation of a patient-centered hypertension care model was associated with a 22% improvement in hypertension control compared to standard care among adults with baseline uncontrolled hypertension.

Kenyahypertension artériellepublished 2021PLoS medicineeurope_pmcdocument of 2 observations

331 patients331 patients from diabetes and hypertension clinics were requested to choose a preferred or nearby facility to be referred to.

Kenyadiabète (non précisé) · hypertension artériellepublished 2021Journal of global healthPubMeddocument of 12 observations

24.43 %In the 2015 Kenya STEPwise Survey, 24.43% of participants were classified as having hypertension.

Kenyahypertension artérielleobserved 2015published 2021Public healthPubMeddocument of 7 observations

4.67 AORIndividuals over 40 years exhibited higher odds of good self-care practice for hypertension (Adjusted Odds Ratio: 4.67).

Kenyahypertension artérielleobserved 2019published 2024BMC health services researchPubMeddocument of 7 observations

51.6 %51.6% of those diagnosed with hypertension reported taking medication.

Kenyahypertension artérielleobserved 2018published 2021PloS onePubMeddocument of 7 observations

69.2 %The majority of participants had hypertension (69.2%), 8.8% had diabetes, and 22.1% had both hypertension and diabetes.

Kenyahypertension artériellepublished 2023BMJ openPubMeddocument of 6 observations

-14.7 mm HgMean systolic blood pressure declined by -14.7 mm Hg in the group medical visits group.

Kenyadiabète (non précisé) · hypertension artériellepublished 2021Journal of the American College of CardiologyPubMeddocument of 7 observations

5.9 percentage_pointsAmong people with HIV aged ≥40 years (n = 3036), the prevalence of blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg decreased by 5.9 percentage points (95% CI 3.0%, 8.8%).

Kenyahypertension artérielle · VIH/sidapublished 2025Journal of the International AIDS SocietyPubMeddocument of 11 observations

27 %Controlling hypertension would avert 27% of cardiovascular disease deaths (95% confidence interval 9%–42%; p = 0.004).

Kenyahypertension artérielle · maladies cardiovasculairespublished 2020Global heartPubMeddocument of 11 observations