Abstract
Objective: To identify the prevalence of hyperuricemia and its associated factors among officials under the management of the Healthcare and Protection Committee of Kon Tum Province
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 464 officials. Data collected included demographic and socioeconomic information, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, and serum uric acid tests. Hyperuricemia was diagnosed based on the Ministry of Health criteria.
Results: Research results showed that the prevalence of hyperuricemia was 19.2%. Mean serum uric acid level in males, females 381.45 μmol/l and 267.20 μmol/l. Factors associated with hyperuricemia included gender, personal history of joint pain, dietary habits (red meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits), BMI classification, and elevated triglycerides.
Conclusion: The prevalence of hyperuricemia remains high in this population. Therefore, it is necessary to provide effective and appropriate strategies in the current context.