Prevalence of Elevated Blood Pressure and Abnormal Blood Glucose Level Among Lecturers in The School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

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@article{1718572,
      author = {Ajikobi Raphael Ayodeji, Suleiman Aliu Suleiman, Enuma Henry Chukwuweike, Braimah Nusrat},
      title = {Prevalence of Elevated Blood Pressure and Abnormal Blood Glucose Level Among Lecturers in The School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {9},
      number = {12},
      pages = {250-256},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1718572.pdf},
      abstract = {This study investigated the prevalence of elevated blood pressure and abnormal blood glucose levels among lecturers in the School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria. The study population comprised lecturers within the school, and a sample size of 63 respondents was obtained from an estimated population of 75 using the Taro-Yamane formula. Blood pressure and blood glucose levels were measured using a sphygmomanometer and glucometer respectively. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings showed that 77.78% and 84.13% of respondents had normal systolic and diastolic blood pressure respectively, while 22.22% and 15.87% exhibited elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Results also revealed that 80.95% of respondents had normal blood glucose levels, 14.29% were pre-diabetic, and 4.76% were diabetic. Statistical analysis indicated significant relationships between sex and blood pressure as well as blood glucose levels (p < 0.05). In addition, blood pressure showed a positive significant relationship with blood glucose level. The study concluded that sex significantly influences blood pressure and blood glucose levels among lecturers. It therefore recommends regular health screening, healthy dietary habits, physical exercise, and stress management to reduce the risk of hypertension and diabetes among academic staff.},
      keywords = {Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, Hypertension, Blood Glucose Level, Lecturers, Auchi Polytechnic.},
      month = {June},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718572}
  }