Hypertension and its associated factors in Hosanna town, Southern Ethiopia: community based cross-sectional study.

Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among residents of Hosanna town in Hadiya Zone.

Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension was 30% among the study participants. Out of the study participants who were identified as being hypertensive, only 24.6% knew their hypertensive status. The odds of being hypertensive is significantly higher among males when compared to females (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.9, confidence interval (CI) 1.14-3.23) and married participants as compared to their unmarried counterparts (AOR 4.1; CI 1.10-16.18). High prevalence and increased risks for hypertension were noted among the study participants in the study area. The experiences of aerobic physical activities were reported only in 22.9% of the study participants. These evidences may suggest the need for urgent interventions.