ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Cardiovasc. Med.
Sec. Hypertension
Volume 12 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2025.1503233
Chronic Kidney Disease Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Hypertensive Adults at Burao General Hospital, Burao city, Somaliland, Somalia: A Cross-Sectional study
Provisionally accepted
Dek Kahin Yosef1,2*
Yusuf Ahmed Ali3- 1Department of Microbiology and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, JigJiga University, Jijiga, Ethiopia
- 2School of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Jigjiga University, Jigjiga, Ethiopia and University of Burao, Burao, Somaliland, Somalia., Jigjiga and Burao, Ethiopia
- 3School of Medicine, college of medicine and Health Science, University of Burao, Burao, Somaliland, Somalia, Burao, Somalia
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Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where hypertension is a prominent risk factor. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CKD and its associated risk factors among hypertensive adults at the Burao General Hospital in Somaliland, Somalia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to July 2024, enrolling 262 hypertensive adults using consecutive sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires addressing sociodemographic factors, clinical characteristics, and lifestyle choices. Proteinuria levels and estimated glomerular filtration rates were assessed to confirm CKD diagnosis. Results: The prevalence of CKD among hypertensive patients was 52.67% (95% CI: 46.6%–58.7%). Significant associations were observed between CKD and factors such as age, proteinuria, diabetes, blood pressure control, and body mass index (BMI). Specifically, proteinuria was strongly linked to CKD (AOR: 10.72, 95% CI: 5.74–20.04). Individuals aged 34-41 years (AOR: 3.39, 95% CI: 0.99–11.54) and those classified as overweight (AOR: 3.37, 95% CI: 1.65–6.88) were at greater risk for CKD. Conclusion: The findings highlight a critical association between hypertension and CKD, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to effectively manage hypertension and address modifiable risk factors. Understanding these relationships is vital for developing healthcare policies aimed at reducing CKD prevalence among adults in Burao City, Somaliland. Keywords: Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Burao, Somaliland, Proteinuria.
Keywords: Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Burao, Somaliland, Proteinuria
Received: 14 Oct 2024; Accepted: 18 Jul 2025.
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* Correspondence: Dek Kahin Yosef, Department of Microbiology and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, JigJiga University, Jijiga, Ethiopia
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