Hypertension in the National University of Distance Education’s personnel

The prevalence of Arterial Hypertension (AHT) has increased worldwide and preventive measures areinsufficient since only one third of the population is being treated. AHT is the primary cause of morbidity andmortality in the world. In this article is presented the first study on hypertension levels...

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Autores Principales: Arce Espinoza, Lourdes; UNED, Monge-Nájera, Julián; UNED
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Idioma: Español
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Publicado: Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica 2011
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Acceso en línea: http://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/mhsalud/article/view/377
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spelling RepoUNACR41612018-10-30T20:47:18Z Hypertension in the National University of Distance Education’s personnel Hipertensión en el personal de la universidad estatal a distancia de costa rica Arce Espinoza, Lourdes; UNED Monge-Nájera, Julián; UNED Hypertension, outpatient service, distance education, university personnel, Costa Rica hipertensión; consulta externa; educación a distancia; personal de universidad; Costa Rica The prevalence of Arterial Hypertension (AHT) has increased worldwide and preventive measures areinsufficient since only one third of the population is being treated. AHT is the primary cause of morbidity andmortality in the world. In this article is presented the first study on hypertension levels of personnel of aDistance Education university based on the analysis of all medical consultations in the Costa Rican StateUniversity for Distance Education (Universidad Estatal a Distancia-UNED) as of December 15, 2007 (1,526medical files). The population studied ranges from 20 to 70 years of age and is comprised of residents of theGreater Metropolitan Area (Costa Rica) with varied socioeconomic and academic levels. The StatgraphicsCenturion XV software and the chi-square test were used to analyze variables such as treatment administered,sex, age, and type of work. Only 45 patients knew that they suffered from hypertension prior to theirconsultation with the university medical service and 136 were treated with Enalapril and Hydrochlorothiazide.The number of hypertensive patients is higher among those who have worked at the institution for more than 20years, especially in those holding higher positions. No marked differences were found between men andwomen. It is concluded that the existence of a university medical service has permitted faculty and staff tosatisfactorily control their blood pressure. La prevalencia de la Hipertensión Arterial (HTA) se ha incrementado en todo el mundo y las accionespreventivas resultan insuficientes, ya que solamente un tercio total de esta población está controlada. La HTAes la primera causa de morbilidad y mortalidad mundial. En este artículo se presenta el primer estudio sobrelos niveles de hipertensión en el personal de una universidad a distancia, mediante el análisis del total deconsultas en la Universidad Estatal a Distancia de Costa Rica al 15 de diciembre del 2007 (1526 expedientesmédicos). La población estudiada se encuentra en edades comprendidas entre los 20 a 70 años, residentes delGran Área Metropolitana, con nivel socioeconómico y preparación académica variable. Se analizó la relaciónentre la HTA y las variables tratamiento, sexo, edad y tipo de trabajo, usando la prueba chi-cuadrado. Solo 45de los pacientes conocían de su problema de hipertensión antes de llegar a consulta en el servicio médicoinstitucional y 136 pacientes reciben tratamientos que incluyen Enalapril e Hidroclorotiazida. La cantidad depacientes hipertensos es máxima entre quienes tienen más de 20 años de trabajar en la institución,especialmente si ocupan altos puestos. No hubo marcadas diferencias entre mujeres y hombres. Se concluyeque la existencia de un servicio médico interno ha permitido que la población de la universidad mantengacontrolada satisfactoriamente su presión arterial. 2011-06-10 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Artículo revisado por pares http://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/mhsalud/article/view/377 spa eng http://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/mhsalud/article/view/377/322 http://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/mhsalud/article/view/377/5866 MHSalud: Revista en Ciencias del Movimiento Humano y Salud por Universidad Nacional se encuentra bajo una Licencia Creative Commons Atribución-NoComercial-SinDerivadas 3.0 Costa Rica.Basada en una obra en www.revistas.una.ac.cr MHSalud: Journal in Human Movement Sciences and Health by the National University is found under a Creative Commons Atribución-NoComercial-SinDerivadas 3.0 Costa Rica license. Based on a work in www.revistas.una.ac.cr application/pdf application/pdf Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica MHSALUD: Revista en Ciencias del Movimiento Humano y Salud; Vol 6, No 1 (2009): Movimiento Humano y Salud MHSALUD: Journal of Human Movement Sciences and Health; Vol 6, No 1 (2009): Movimiento Humano y Salud
institution Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
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language Español
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topic Hypertension, outpatient service, distance education, university personnel, Costa Rica
hipertensión; consulta externa; educación a distancia; personal de universidad; Costa Rica
spellingShingle Hypertension, outpatient service, distance education, university personnel, Costa Rica
hipertensión; consulta externa; educación a distancia; personal de universidad; Costa Rica
Arce Espinoza, Lourdes; UNED
Monge-Nájera, Julián; UNED
Hypertension in the National University of Distance Education’s personnel
description The prevalence of Arterial Hypertension (AHT) has increased worldwide and preventive measures areinsufficient since only one third of the population is being treated. AHT is the primary cause of morbidity andmortality in the world. In this article is presented the first study on hypertension levels of personnel of aDistance Education university based on the analysis of all medical consultations in the Costa Rican StateUniversity for Distance Education (Universidad Estatal a Distancia-UNED) as of December 15, 2007 (1,526medical files). The population studied ranges from 20 to 70 years of age and is comprised of residents of theGreater Metropolitan Area (Costa Rica) with varied socioeconomic and academic levels. The StatgraphicsCenturion XV software and the chi-square test were used to analyze variables such as treatment administered,sex, age, and type of work. Only 45 patients knew that they suffered from hypertension prior to theirconsultation with the university medical service and 136 were treated with Enalapril and Hydrochlorothiazide.The number of hypertensive patients is higher among those who have worked at the institution for more than 20years, especially in those holding higher positions. No marked differences were found between men andwomen. It is concluded that the existence of a university medical service has permitted faculty and staff tosatisfactorily control their blood pressure.
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author Arce Espinoza, Lourdes; UNED
Monge-Nájera, Julián; UNED
author_sort Arce Espinoza, Lourdes; UNED
title Hypertension in the National University of Distance Education’s personnel
title_short Hypertension in the National University of Distance Education’s personnel
title_full Hypertension in the National University of Distance Education’s personnel
title_fullStr Hypertension in the National University of Distance Education’s personnel
title_full_unstemmed Hypertension in the National University of Distance Education’s personnel
title_sort hypertension in the national university of distance education’s personnel
publisher Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
publishDate 2011
url http://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/mhsalud/article/view/377
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