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Dietary patterns and hypertension among daily laborers at Belawan Community Health Center Eliza Juliana Hutabarat; Johannes Bastira Ginting; Pahala Maringan Jubel Simangunsong
Buletin Kedokteran & Kesehatan Prima Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): September (in press)
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran, Kedokteran Gigi, dan Ilmu Kesehatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/bkkp.v5i2.8470

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Background: Occupational health problems in the informal sector, particularly among daily laborers in coastal areas such as the working area of Belawan Community Health Center, require special attention. Heavy physical activity, environmental exposure, and individual characteristics are strongly suspected to be associated with fluctuations in blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) that may increase hypertension risk. This study aimed to determine the relationship between dietary patterns and hypertension among daily laborers in the working area of Belawan Community Health Center. Method: This quantitative study used a correlational analysis with a cross-sectional design. A sample of 92 daily laborers was selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through interviews using a questionnaire and direct blood pressure measurement using a sphygmomanometer. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test (α = 0.05) with SPSS. Results: Univariate analysis showed that most respondents had poor dietary patterns (64.1%) and were classified as having hypertension (44.6%) or prehypertension (28.3%). The Chi-square test yielded a p-value of less than 0.001, indicating a significant relationship between dietary pattern and hypertension among daily laborers in this population. Respondents with poor dietary patterns predominantly had elevated blood pressure, while those with good dietary patterns were more likely to have normal blood pressure. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between dietary pattern and hypertension among daily laborers at Belawan Community Health Center. Regular health screening programs for informal sector workers in this area are recommended.
Co-Authors -, Hariani Ahmad Rafli Bintang Amanda Tambunan, Vania Anggi puspita sari Anggraini, Nazila Angin, Jerry Primsa Perangin- Ayu Suntiarma Situmeang, Hasnita Br Manurung, Anastasya Buenita, Buenita Butar, Devita Butar Chrismis Novalinda Chrismis Novalinda Ginting Chrismis Novalinda Ginting Damanik, Elvia Grace Dameria DAMERIA DAMERIA Eliza Juliana Hutabarat Elma Ermi Girsang Fadilah, Mardi Fioni, Fioni Florenly Florenly Florenly Florenly Florenly Florenly Florenly Florenly Florenly Ginting, Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, Jesika Br Girsang, Ermi Harahap, Alvin Abrar Hariani - Hartono Hartono Hartono Hartono Hartono Holan Dianju Melva Meinaria Sitanggang Hsb, Khairiyani Asri Hulu, Viktor Trismajaya Hulu5, Victor Trismanjaya Hutasoit, Herlina Natalina Irawan, Dheanissa Syalwa Khabija Israknur, Israknur Ji Junfeng Karo-Karo, Styfani Ke Huajing Kusumawardani, Eva Flourentina Leli Khairani Lestari Nasution, Sri Li Sha Liena Liena Liena Liena Lin Shikun Lise Hanna, Jessica Lister, Clarissa Lusiana Jesika Situmorang Manurung, Sofy Angel Hita Br Masryna Siagian Mei Riauly Wira Purba Melyn Oktavia Meutia Paradhiba Mustika Ananda, Putri NANA ALDRIANA NASRIANTI SYAM, NASRIANTI Nur, Rehan Oktaviani, Emma Onetusfifsi Putra Pahala Maringan J. Simangunsong Pakpahan, Elfrida Purba, Mei Putri, Lenni Dianna Rapael Ginting Rijsubo, Primawaty Dwi Rimonda, Rubi ROMY WAHYUNY, ROMY S, Buenita Santy Deasy Siregar Sherina Putri Aulia Siagian, Masryna Siahaan, Perry Boy Chandra Sibagariang, Ayu Sibagariang, Eva Ellya Siburian, Dina Amelia Novatama Simanullang, Andry Simbolon, Paska Yolastri Sinaga, Asina Br Sri Lestari Ramadhani Nasution Sri Wulandari Suci, Tri Sukiyem Syukriyah Syaputri Pasaribu, Bella Tampubolon, Elisabet Tampubolon, Roy's Grace Telaumbanua, Andika Syahputra Tobing, Indridani Rogate Tri Suci Wang Xiqin Wau, Herbert Wen Shiqi Xu Xuliang Yulia Fitriani, Yulia Zhan Chengwu Zhou Guoqing