Indonesian Journal of Applied and Industrial Sciences (ESA)
Vol. 2 No. 5 (2023): September 2023

The Relationship between Knowledge About Hypertension and Nutritional Status with Blood Pressure Control in Hypertension Sufferers at the Pasundan Community Health Center, Samarinda City

Nurhaliza (Poltekkes Kemenkes Kalimantan Timur)
Joko Sapto Pramono (Poltekkes Kemenkes Kalimantan Timur)
Kurniati Dwi Utami (Poltekkes Kemenkes Kalimantan Timur)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2023

Abstract

The number of hypertension sufferers continues to increase, with East Kalimantan ranking 3rd highest in Indonesia. Pasundan Community Health Center, Samarinda City ranks second in terms of prevalence. Hypertension is influenced by factors that can and cannot be changed, including knowledge and nutritional status. Knowledge and nutritional status can influence blood pressure and its control measures. The research aims to determine the relationship between knowledge about hypertension and nutritional status with blood pressure control at the Pasundan Community Health Center. The research was carried out in March-April 2023. There were 53 respondents. Data collection was carried out by anthropometric measurements and interviews to fill out the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using chi-square with α<0.05. The results of the study showed that the p-value was 0.000 (α<0.05), meaning that there was a relationship between knowledge about hypertension and nutritional status and blood pressure control.

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esa

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Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Social Sciences

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Indonesian Journal of Applied and Industrial Sciences (ESA) is a scientific journal published six times a year (January, March, May, July, September, and November). Indonesian Journal of Applied and Industrial Sciences (ESA) publishes original research results related to research in the field of ...