Globally, hypertension is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality, especially in low- and middle-income nations. The
purpose of this study was to find out how common hypertension was among the adult patients at Jinja Regional Referral
Hospital in Jinja City, Eastern Uganda. Over a predetermined length of time, a cross-sectional study was carried out with a
sample of adults who visited the hospital for a variety of reasons. Standardised techniques were used to take blood pressure
readings, and structured interviews were used to gather demographic data. The frequency of hypertension and its risk
variables were evaluated. The results show a high prevalence of hypertension in this community, highlighting the critical
need for public health initiatives and enhanced accessibility to medical care in Eastern Uganda for the prevention, early
identification, and treatment of hypertension. In order to lower the prevalence of hypertension and its related consequences
in the area, healthcare policies and strategies will benefit from the important epidemiological data this study provides.
Keywords: Hypertension; Prevalence; Adults; Jinja Regional Referral Hospital; Eastern Uganda