What factors do influence arterial hypertension control in Russia

In the work, the results presented, gathered in the multicenter study ESSE-RF, and characterizing factors associated with insufficient control of blood pressure (BP) in arterial hypertension (AH) patients. Aim. Evaluation of the factors associated with insufficient BP control in Russian males and females age 25-64 y. o., with AH, by the ESSE-RF data. Material and methods . Representative selections were assessed of 13 regions of Russia, males (n=5563) and females (n=9737) 25-64 y. o., investigated in 2012-2013 y. Systematic stratified multistage random selection was applied. Response about 80%. All participants were surveyed with a standard questionnaire (demography, anamnesis, wealth). Mean values were calculated (M±m), quintiles and ranges. Methods of analytical statistics were applied: dispersion-co variation, logistic regression, odds ratio. Results . Two groups were revealed, with raised BP, that differ basically. Group one, those with BP higher than 140/90 mm Hg, not taking antihypertensive medication, and group two — those who take medications, but do not reach target BP. Group one consists of men almost 2 times more, with risk factors, but no cardiovascular diseases in anamnesis. Only the heart rate (HR) and alcohol overconsumption significantly positively correlate with the treatment absence in men — OR=1,49 (p<0,001) and OR=1,47 (p<0,0001), respectively, as in women — OR=1,41 (p<0,003) and OR=1,62 (p<0,0001). Group two is characterized by higher level of the risk factors, and complete model of logistic regression has revealed positive associations of high HR, general obesity, high triglycerides and glucose with ineffective treatment in males; in females — high HR, general obesity. Conclusion. It is necessary to apply various approaches to increase the number of persons with controlled BP. Broad informing on healthy lifestyle, incl. target BP levels in those who do not visit physician office. Screening in AH is necessary, esp. for antihypertensive medication intake control.