Hypertension: comparison of self-reported information and objective measures from the first Portuguese National Health Examination Survey (INSEF)

This study compares self-reported and examination-based prevalence of hypertension using data from the Portuguese National Health Examination Survey (n=4911), that combines personal interview and clinical measurements. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated to incorrect self-reports. Self-reports underestimated prevalence of hypertension. The accuracy of self-reports varied between population subgroups. Sex, age group, education and use of healthcare services were associated with incorrect self-reports of hypertension. Adding objective measurements to self-reported questionnaire improve data accuracy and allow better understanding of socioeconomic inequalities in health.

Descrição

Prémio de Melhor Poster do Dia do Jovem Investigador 2017

Palavras-chave

Portuguese National Health Examination Survey Hypertension Prevalence Self-report INSEF Estados de Saúde e de Doença

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/4911

Editora

Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP

Coleções

DEP - Posters/abstracts em congressos nacionais

Licença CC

cclicense-by-nc

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