Controlling Hypertensive Episodes Among Obese Adults: A Systematic Review
N. Sufyani Hussain Ahmed
Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
ABSTRACT:
Background: The growing prevalence of hypertension among obese individuals is a significant public health concern. Methods: Keywords were placed on PubMed, maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), Embase, and Science Direct as databases. PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guideline was also used to eliminate other studies. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist. Findings: Of the 150 studies extracted from databases, only 6 studies were used. Diet, emotional wellbeing, stress management in working environments, improving activities of daily living, exercises, and sleep patterns were the means of controlling hypertensive episodes among obese adults. Conclusion:
Adopting cardiovascular-friendly diets, integrating positive mental health practices, recognizing stress’s impact on cardiovascular health, adopting healthier routines, emphasizing physical activity, and maintaining consistent sleep patterns were essential strategies for effectively controlling hypertension among obese adults.
Published in: International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics (Volume 5, Issue 11, November 2024)
Page(s): 54-59
Date of Publication: 12/11/2024
Publisher: IJRAMT
Cite as: N. Sufyani Hussain Ahmed, “Controlling Hypertensive Episodes Among Obese Adults: A Systematic Review,” in International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, vol. 5, no. 11, pp. 54-59, November 2024.