Abstract
Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Hypertension is the most common disease specific for seeking medical care. This study aims to identify factors contributing to increased blood pressure level among primary school children in ElMahala ElKobra .The study was conducted at the primary governmental schools for children in ElMahala ElKobra (15 schools from East zone and 10 schools from West zone) .The total numbers of the students in tow zones are expected to be approximately 1000 (Boys and Girls). Three tools were developed by the researcher in order to obtain the necessary data for the studyQuestionnaire sheet. Physical assessment, Anthropometric measurement sheet. Blood pressure measurement. Urine analysis for the primary school children. The results showed that mean level blood pressure measurements of the students, it was found that 4% of the primary school children had a mean level of hypertension 130.75±22.36mm Hg. Significant differences were found between the age of primary school children and their mean level blood pressure measurements. Significant differences were founded between mean level of blood pressure measurement and standard body mass index (BMI) of primary school children. From the present study it can be concluded that there are many factors increasing blood pressure level of the primary school children, which include controllable factors as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, stress, nutritional habits, and uncontrollable factors as age, gender, medical and family history. It is recommended to improve students’ knowledge about factors contributing to hypertension and its complication. Health education and counseling of primary school children and their mother should include feeding habits, hygiene, exercises, recreational activities and measurements of blood pressure
Highlights
Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in vessels called arteries. (1) Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries
This study aims to identify factors contributing to increased blood pressure level among primary school children in ElMahala ElKobra .The study was conducted at the primary governmental schools for children in ElMahala ElKobra (15 schools from East zone and 10 schools from West zone) .The total numbers of the students in tow zones are expected to be approximately 1000 (Boys and Girls)
The results showed that mean level blood pressure measurements of the students, it was found that 4% of the primary school children had a mean level of hypertension 130.75±22.36mm Hg
Summary
Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in vessels called arteries. (1) Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. C, the blood pressure should be measured with cubital fossa at heart level. (5) Hypertension is the most common disease specific for seeking medical care. It is currently among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. Essential hypertension is known as idiopathic or systemic hypertension of unknown cause. It is caused by a complex interaction of controllable (e.g., obesity, smoking, sedentary lifestyle) and uncontrollable (e.g. genetic predisposition) Risk factors. Cardiovascular signs include: absent or decreased femoral pulses, decreased blood pressure in the lower extremities compared with the upper extremities, cardiomegaly, murmur, and signs and symptoms of chronic heart failure (10)
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
