Determinants of obesity and perception of weight in hypertensive patients in rural South Africa

Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Pages: 56 - 62
Published: Jan 1, 2014
Abstract
Objective: The objective of the study was to identify factors associated with being overweight or obese, and perceptions of weight by hypertensive patients living in rural South Africa.Design: This was a nested cross-sectional study.Setting: The setting was primary healthcare clinics close to Manguzi Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal.Subjects: Subjects were 109 males and 391 females, prescribed at least one antihypertensive medication aged ≥ 18...
Paper Details
Title
Determinants of obesity and perception of weight in hypertensive patients in rural South Africa
Published Date
Jan 1, 2014
Volume
27
Issue
2
Pages
56 - 62
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