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Journal : Unified Health Critical Research

Hypertension Prevention Education as a Promotive and Preventive Effort in the Community in Sunggumanai Hamlet Syarfaini, Syarfaini; Jastam, Muh. Saleh; Wahyuddin, Nur Rahmah; Yuslikha, Futihat Rizki; Olivia, Dian Zahra; Nurfadilla, Nurfadilla; Adha, Andi Syamsiah
Unihealth Community Research Vol 2 No 1 (2026): September-February
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/ucr.v2i1.64866

Abstract

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease that remains a major public health problem due to its high prevalence and low detection rate. Limited community knowledge regarding risk factors and hypertension prevention contributes to increased cardiovascular complications. This community service activity aimed to improve public knowledge about hypertension prevention through health education. The program was conducted in Sunggumanai Hamlet, Belapunranga Village, Gowa Regency, involving 30 community members. The method applied was interactive lectures supported by visual media and discussions, accompanied by pre-test and post-test assessments to measure knowledge levels. The results indicated a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge. Prior to the intervention, 90.0% of respondents had low knowledge, while after the education session, 96.7% demonstrated adequate knowledge. Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test showed a significant difference before and after the intervention (p=0.000). These findings indicate that health education is effective in increasing community knowledge regarding hypertension prevention. Continuous and sustainable educational programs are recommended to support long-term healthy lifestyle changes in the community.
Co-Authors Abbas, Muh Abdul Rahman Adha, Andi Syamsiah Adrian Adrian Affani, Nur Agustang, Agustang Akmal Hamsa Amal Arfan, Amal Amel Adelia Andi Husni Tanra, Andi Husni Andika Gunawan Andriani, Rina Anggraini Adhisty, Weny Aris, Andi Yusri Asmarani, Adelia Asriadi Asriadi Aulia Ramadhan, Salsabila Cici Aisyah Dalimunte Dani, Dillfa Lailatul Rahmi Das, Nidia Anggreni Dhimas Tribuana Dinsar, Arfandy Fahrur Rozi Fina, Fina Fitriani Maskur, Nur Harfayani, Nabila Hasniar Hasniar, Hasniar Herlina, Besse Ihyani Malik Ilmawari, Izmi Indah Indah Ira Febrianti, Ira Irma Rahayu, Irma Irwan, Adinda Khaerunnisa Ismail Ismail Istiqamah, Istiqamah Jamaluddin Jamaluddin Jastam, Muh. Saleh Jumiati Sasmita KURNIA KURNIA, KURNIA Lasmi, Hardiyanti Lismawati, A. Lismawati Mahmud, Ernida Mannan, Abdul Masruddin Misba, Muhammad Faathir Husain Monang, Muhammad Asrul Muh Saleh Muhaemin Muhaemin Muhammad Ali Muhammad Djaelani Prasetya Muhammad Yusuf Muliana, Muliana Muliati Muliati, Muliati Muyassarah, Zalfa Rania Nasaruddin Nasaruddin Nasir Badu, Muhammad Nasrullah, Muh. Nazla Putri Hera Riasati Nur Hikmah Nur Syahaja Nur Wahid, Nur Olivia, Dian Zahra Padandi, Tasyahud piter, piter Putri Yuanita Putri, Regina Anindya Rahmania Mustahidda Rahmatullah, Jabil Ramadhansyah Prasetia, Muhammad Ratih Wirapuspita Wisnuwardani Ratriana Said Bunawardi Rayhan Putra Hasrun, Ahmad Revalina, Revalina Rianti, Marlia Sahid Sahid Said Hambali Takhir Sarramadani Sharnuke Asrilsyak SIDIK SIREGAR, FAJAR Sinaga, Ribka Adelina Siska Yulia Defitri Sukmawati Sukmawati Sulaiman Zhiddiq, Sulaiman Supriadi Supriadi Surahmawati Surahmawati, Surahmawati Suriati, Suriati Susilo, Aliyah Syarfaini Syarfaini, Syarfaini Thamrin, Muhammad Alflirian Uswatun Hasanah Utami A, Widyanti Wahab, Iswan Wahyuddin, Nur Rahmah Wildansyah lubis, Wildansyah Winara Winara Yuslikha, Futihat Rizki Yusni Yusni Zakiyah, Andi Mawaddah Zulkarnain Zulkarnain