| dc.description.abstract | Hypertension is one of the major non-communicable diseases (NCD) worldwide, significantly
contributing to the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVDs), stroke, kidney failure, disability
and premature death. Aprpoximately 49% of heart attack cases and 62% of stroke cases each
year result from hypertension complications. Therefore, hypertension can adversely impact the
economic, such as loss of household income due to illnes or disability. This research aims to
identify the determinants of hypertension in PTM posbindu participants in Meunasah Timu
Village, Aceh. This quantitative research employs an analytical observational design with a
cross sectional approach, observing or measuring variables at one specific point in time with
a sample size 50 individuals. The research results of the study indicate that hypertensive
patients visiting Posbindu for health checks predominantly aged 45 – 59 years (68.0%), female
(78%), and all of them are of Acehnese ethnicity and islam. The study concludes that nonmodifiable
risk factors, such as age, gender, and family history of hypertension, influence the
occurrence of hypertension. However, some research finding suggest that age, gender, and
family history are not always risk factors for hypertension. On the other hand modifiable
factors such as smoking habits, consumption of salty foods or foods containing salt, coffe
consumption, and obesity are not always determinants of hypertension. Several physiological
and hormonal reasons, as well as the type of food or substance consumed, can be well tolerated
by the body. It is hoped that health centers will continue to provide regular education to
improve the knowledge, attitudes and actions of the community regarding the many risk factors
for hypertension. | en_US |
