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The Iranian Blood Pressure Measurement Campaign, 2019: Study Protocol and Preliminary Results Publisher



Ostovar A1, 2 ; Sepanlou S3 ; Shariati M4 ; Mahdavi Hezaveh A2 ; Yousefi E2 ; Hodjatzadeh A2 ; Afkar M2 ; Pariani A2 ; Moghisi A2 ; Khalagi K1, 5 ; Najmi M2 ; Bashti S2 ; Aghamohammadi S6 ; Bagherzade Yazdi M7 Show All Authors
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  1. Ostovar A1, 2
  2. Sepanlou S3
  3. Shariati M4
  4. Mahdavi Hezaveh A2
  5. Yousefi E2
  6. Hodjatzadeh A2
  7. Afkar M2
  8. Pariani A2
  9. Moghisi A2
  10. Khalagi K1, 5
  11. Najmi M2
  12. Bashti S2
  13. Aghamohammadi S6
  14. Bagherzade Yazdi M7
  15. Atefi A8
  16. Joneidi A9
  17. Barakati H10
  18. Heshmat R11
  19. Peykari N12
  20. Ranjbar M13
  21. Hammelman C13
  22. Mendis S14
  23. Pariyanzeitooni M15
  24. Mohammadi N15
  25. Noemani K16
  26. Barati H17
  27. Alborzinia R17
  28. Mirshfiee P18
  29. Khaligh N19
  30. Anvari M20
  31. Morsali A20
  32. Shirzadian A21
  33. Hasani M22
  34. Zakeri M23
  35. Alizadeh Barzian K24
  36. Azadmehr H25
  37. Ghasemi A25
  38. Delshad A26
  39. Hajiuni R27
  40. Shafieinia MA28
  41. Dolatabad M29
  42. Soltani M29
  43. Azizi A30
  44. Izadi M31
  45. Rokhshad H32
  46. Sadeghi G32
  47. Rahmani MH33
  48. Sedaghat SM34
  49. Sadeghzade H34
  50. Mirmoieni R35
  51. Golmohammadi A36
  52. Najafi Moghadam T36
  53. Ehsanzadeh A37
  54. Parvin A38
  55. Ahmadian M39
  56. Hosseinkhani R39
  57. Shadmand S40
  58. Shahrokhi F41
  59. Panje Shahi M42
  60. Shafiei Bafti M43
  61. Shahabadi S44
  62. Shaddel S45
  63. Bayat Asghari A46
  64. Talebi E47
  65. Sharafi S48
  66. Kooshki M49
  67. Asadiyan F50
  68. Sadeghi MJ51
  69. Eghbali B51
  70. Norouzinezhad G52
  71. Farrokhzad S53, 54
  72. Mirheidari M55
  73. Nejadghaderi M56
  74. Iran Nezhad N56
  75. Mehri SM57
  76. Rahimzadeh A58
  77. Etminanbakhsh H59
  78. Dalili A60
  79. Aminforghani H61
  80. Rahbar MN62
  81. Rostampour S63
  82. Fateh M64, 65
  83. Moradi F66
  84. Mousavi SA67
  85. Pourabazari G68
  86. Sharbafi J69
  87. Aminmanesh A70
  88. Karimi A71
  89. Sarbazi M71
  90. Farbakhsh F71
  91. Alinezhad J72
  92. Parishan Kordiani T73
  93. Dalili N74
  94. Parisay Z75
  95. Sadeghian MR76
  96. Bazishad A77
  97. Sartipi M78, 79
  98. Seydi A80
  99. Raeisi A81
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Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Osteoporosis Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1411713137, No 10, Jalale Al Ahmad St., next to Dr. Shariati Hospital Complex, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Center for Non-communicable Disease Control & Prevention, Deputy of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Digestive Disease Research institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Obesity and Eating Habits Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Center for Health Network Management, Deputy of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Information Technology Office, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  8. 8. Deputy of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  9. 9. Center for Environmental & Occupational Health, Deputy of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  10. 10. Center for Population, Family, and School Health, Deputy of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  11. 11. Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  12. 12. Iranian Non-communicable Diseases Committee (INCDC), Deputy for Education, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  13. 13. WHO Country Office for Iran (Islamic Republic of), Tehran, Iran
  14. 14. Geneva Learning Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland
  15. 15. Deputy of Public Health, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
  16. 16. Deputy of Public Health, Jondishapour Ahwaz University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran
  17. 17. Deputy of Public Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
  18. 18. Deputy of Public Health, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
  19. 19. Deputy of Public Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
  20. 20. Deputy of Public Health, Asadabad University of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran
  21. 21. Deputy of Public Health, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
  22. 22. Deputy of Public Health, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
  23. 23. Deputy of Public Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
  24. 24. Department of Public Health, Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, Iran
  25. 25. Deputy of Public Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
  26. 26. Deputy of Public Health, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnourd, Iran
  27. 27. Deputy of Public Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
  28. 28. Deputy of Public Health, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
  29. 29. Deputy of Public Health, Esfarayen University of Medical Sciences, Esfarayen, Iran
  30. 30. Deputy of Public Health, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
  31. 31. Deputy of Public Health, Gerash University of Medical Sciences, Gerash, Iran
  32. 32. Deputy of Public Health, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
  33. 33. Deputy of Public Health, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
  34. 34. Deputy of Public Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
  35. 35. Deputy of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
  36. 36. Deputy of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  37. 37. Deputy of Public Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
  38. 38. Deputy of Public Health, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran
  39. 39. Deputy of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  40. 40. Deputy of Public Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
  41. 41. Deputy of Public Health, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
  42. 42. Deputy of Public Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
  43. 43. Deputy of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
  44. 44. Deputy of Public Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  45. 45. Deputy of Public Health, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran
  46. 46. Deputy of Public Health, Khomeyn University of Medical Sciences, Khomeyn, Iran
  47. 47. Deputy of Public Health, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
  48. 48. Deputy of Public Health, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
  49. 49. Deputy of Public Health, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khoramabad, Iran
  50. 50. Deputy of Public Health, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran
  51. 51. Deputy of Public Health, Khorasan Razavi University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
  52. 52. Deputy of Public Health, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
  53. 53. Non-Communicable Diseases Research Institute, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
  54. 54. Deputy of Public Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
  55. 55. Deputy of Public Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
  56. 56. Deputy of Public Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
  57. 57. Deputy of Public Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
  58. 58. Deputy of Public Health, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
  59. 59. Deputy of Public Health, Sarab University of Medical Sciences, Sarab, Iran
  60. 60. Deputy of Public Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
  61. 61. Deputy of Public Health, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
  62. 62. Deputy of Public Health, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  63. 63. Deputy of Public Health, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
  64. 64. Deputy of Public Health, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
  65. 65. Center for Health Related Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
  66. 66. Deputy of Public Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  67. 67. Deputy of Public Health, Shushtar University of Medical Sciences, Shushtar, Iran
  68. 68. Deputy of Public Health, Sirjan University of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran
  69. 69. Deputy of Public Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  70. 70. Deputy of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  71. 71. Deputy of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  72. 72. Deputy of Public Health, Torbat Heydarieh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydarieh, Iran
  73. 73. Deputy of Public Health, Torbat-e Jam University of Medical Sciences, Torbat-e Jam, Iran
  74. 74. Deputy of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
  75. 75. Deputy of Public Health, Kohkilouye Boyerahmad University of Medical Sciences, Yasouj, Iran
  76. 76. Deputy of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
  77. 77. Deputy of Public Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
  78. 78. Deputy of Public Health, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
  79. 79. Health Promotion Research Center, School of Public Health, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
  80. 80. Deputy of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
  81. 81. School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Published:2023


Abstract

Purpose: Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for premature mortality and morbidity in Iran. The objective of the Iranian blood pressure (BP) measurement campaign was to identify individuals with raised blood pressure and providing appropriate care and increase the awareness among the public and policymakers of the importance of tackling hypertension. Methods: The campaign was conducted in two phases. The first (communication) phase started on May 17th (International Hypertension Day). The second phase started on June 8th, 2019, and lasted up to July 7th during which, blood pressures were measured. The target population was Iranians aged ≥ 30 years. Participants voluntarily referred to health houses in rural and health posts and comprehensive health centers in urban areas in the setting of the Primary Health Care network. Additionally, over 13,700 temporary stations were set up in highly visited places in urban areas. Volunteer healthcare staff interviewed the participants, measured their BP, and provided them with lifestyle advice and knowledge of the risks and consequences of high blood pressure. They referred participants to physicians in case their BP was high. Participants immediately received a text message containing the relevant advice based on their measured BP and their past history. Results: Blood pressure was measured for a total of 26,678,394 participants in the campaign. A total of 13,722,148 participants (51.4%) were female. The mean age was 46 ± 14.1 years. Among total participants, 15,012,693 adults (56.3%) with no past history of hypertension had normal BP, 7,959,288 participants had BP in the prehypertension range (29.8%), and finally, 3,706,413 participants (13.9%) had either past medical history of hypertension, used medications, or had high BP measured in the campaign. Conclusion: The campaign was feasible with the objective to increase the awareness among the public and policymakers of the importance of tackling hypertension in Iran. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
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