Factors associated with blood pressure and nutritional status among adolescents: a cross- sectional study
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Factors associated with blood pressure and nutritional status among adolescents: a cross- sectional study
Subject
adolescents, blood pressure, good health and well-being, nutritional status
Description
Introduction: The association between obesity and hypertension in adolescents necessitates the identification of
potential predictors at an early stage. This study aimed to examine the association of sex and place of residence with
nutritional status and blood pressure in adolescents aged 10-18 years.
Methods: A sample of 198 subjects aged 10-18 years was included in this study. Data on demographic characteristics
were collected using a structured questionnaire, whereas nutritional status and blood pressure were measured using
standardized measures. Statistical analyses, including the independent t-test, Pearson and Spearman correlation test,
and linear regression, were conducted to identify potential risk factors, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: The study revealed a high prevalence of overweight-obesity (24.7%) and hypertension (11.1%) among the
subjects. Significant correlations were observed between body weight, height, age, and blood pressure (p < 0.05).
Boys exhibited higher mean body height and Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) than girls. Nutritional status was positively
associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) and blood pressure, with nutritional status emerging as the primary predictor
in both private houses and boarding schools (p < 0.05). Furthermore, age at menarche was found to be a predictor of
blood pressure in boys, whereas age was a predictor in girls.
Conclusions: BMI predicts nutritional status and blood pressure, whereas age and menarche age are crucial factors
that depend on sex. Based on these findings, it is critical to manage obesity and hypertension by considering
characteristics such as nutritional status, sex, and age.
potential predictors at an early stage. This study aimed to examine the association of sex and place of residence with
nutritional status and blood pressure in adolescents aged 10-18 years.
Methods: A sample of 198 subjects aged 10-18 years was included in this study. Data on demographic characteristics
were collected using a structured questionnaire, whereas nutritional status and blood pressure were measured using
standardized measures. Statistical analyses, including the independent t-test, Pearson and Spearman correlation test,
and linear regression, were conducted to identify potential risk factors, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: The study revealed a high prevalence of overweight-obesity (24.7%) and hypertension (11.1%) among the
subjects. Significant correlations were observed between body weight, height, age, and blood pressure (p < 0.05).
Boys exhibited higher mean body height and Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) than girls. Nutritional status was positively
associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) and blood pressure, with nutritional status emerging as the primary predictor
in both private houses and boarding schools (p < 0.05). Furthermore, age at menarche was found to be a predictor of
blood pressure in boys, whereas age was a predictor in girls.
Conclusions: BMI predicts nutritional status and blood pressure, whereas age and menarche age are crucial factors
that depend on sex. Based on these findings, it is critical to manage obesity and hypertension by considering
characteristics such as nutritional status, sex, and age.
Creator
Farapti Farapti1*
, Afifah Nurma Sari2
, Muji Sulistyowati2
, Saidatul Afzan Abdul Aziz3
, Zuraini
Mat Issa3
, and Norfezah Md Nor3
, Afifah Nurma Sari2
, Muji Sulistyowati2
, Saidatul Afzan Abdul Aziz3
, Zuraini
Mat Issa3
, and Norfezah Md Nor3
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v19i2.51916
Date
May 2024,
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peri irawan
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english
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Farapti Farapti1*
, Afifah Nurma Sari2
, Muji Sulistyowati2
, Saidatul Afzan Abdul Aziz3
, Zuraini
Mat Issa3
, and Norfezah Md Nor3, “Factors associated with blood pressure and nutritional status among adolescents: a cross- sectional study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 22, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11014.