Overview f Risk Factors for Hypertension Patients in The Working Area of the Kamonji Palu Health Center in 2023

Ni Luh Laksmitha Satya Murti; Nasrun; Indriani

Ni Luh Laksmitha Satya Murti Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alkhairaat, Palu, Indonesia
Nasrun Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alkhairaat, Palu, Indonesia
Indriani Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alkhairaat, Palu, Indonesia

Keywords: Risk Factor, Hypertension, Kamonji Health Center

Abstract

Hypertension is a very dangerous health problem worldwide because hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease. This study aims to determine what factors cause hypertension in the Kamonji Palu Health Center Working Area in 2023. This type of research is quantitative descriptive research with direct research to patients using questionnaires as a measuring tool. The sampling technique is carried out using the Non-Probability Sampling method, namely the convenience sampling technique, each data is described by univariate analysis using the SPSS program. Based on this study, it shows that based on family history, it is more dominant in family history with hypertension by 39 (62.9%). Based on age, it is more dominant in adulthood with 41 (66.1%). Based on gender, it is more dominant in the female sex with 33 (53.2%). Based on more dominance in excess body weight (pre-obesity) by 40 (64.5%). Based on exercise, it was more dominant in hypertensive patients who exercised by 32 (51.6%). Based on the consumption of salty foods, it is more dominant in hypertensive patients who often consume salty foods by 35 (56.5%). It can be concluded that risk factors based on family history, age, gender, obesity, exercise, and consumption of salty foods can cause hypertension in the Kamonji Palu Health Center Working Area in 2023.