Table 2

Multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with hypertension among adolescents in northern Sudan (n=384), 2022

VariableAdjusted OR (95% CI)P value
Body mass index, kg/m21.12 (1.02‒1.20)0.015
GenderMaleReference0.195
Female0.63 (0.32‒1.27)
Father education≥secondaryReference0.005
<secondary2.72 (1.36‒5.46)
SmokingNoReference
Yes1.75 (0.58‒5.26)
Family history of hypertensionNoReference0.511
Yes0.77 (0.36‒1.65)