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Level of Knowledge about Hypertension among Older Adults in Relation to Age, Sex, and Educational Attainment: A Descriptive Study Andro Ruben Runtu; Meilita Enggune; Lyvenda Inri Lengkong; Fransiska Kristiningsih
Open Access Health Scientific Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
Publisher : Griya Eka Sejahtera

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55700/oahsj.v7i2.256

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Background: Hypertension is a common degenerative condition among older adults and is frequently under-recognized because of its typically asymptomatic course. Adequate knowledge is a prerequisite for effective self-management and preventive behavior, yet many community-dwelling older adults in Indonesia have limited understanding of the condition. This study aimed to describe the level of knowledge about hypertension among older adults in Kelurahan Tinoor Satu, within the working area of Tinoor Community Health Center, Tomohon City, Indonesia, together with their sociodemographic profile of age, sex, and educational attainment. Methods: A descriptive quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach was used. A purposive sample of 103 older adults was drawn from a population of 138 residents. Data were collected using a modified 28-item closed-ended questionnaire, adapted from Aspuah (2013), scored on a Guttman scale and categorized as good (18-28 correct), sufficient (9-17), or poor (0-8) knowledge, then analyzed univariately using frequencies and percentages. Ethical approval was obtained from the Health Research Ethics Committee of STIKes Bethesda Tomohon.Results: Most respondents were aged 60-74 years (76.7%), female (57.3%), and had completed only primary school (48.5%). Regarding knowledge, 75.7% had sufficient knowledge, 20.4% had good knowledge, and 3.9% had poor knowledge about hypertension.Conclusion: Knowledge about hypertension among older adults in this community was predominantly sufficient, coinciding with a generally low educational profile. These findings indicate a continuing need for structured, literacy-appropriate health education delivered through community health programs, such as the elderly integrated health post, to improve hypertension-related knowledge in this population
Co-Authors Agustinus Langitan Agustinus Langitan Agustinus Langitan Amelia Adelina Kawulusan Andro Ruben Runtu Angelia Pondaa Djoise Kaunang Djoise Kaunang Djoise Kaunang Djoise Kaunang Djoise Kaunang E. Lumi, Welmin M. Ebenhaezer Kolinug Elizabeth Purba Elizabeth Purba Elizabeth Purba Elizabeth Purba Ever Lontaan Finni Fitria Tumiwa Fransiska Kristiningsih Grace Aneke Merentek Hana Rizmadewi Agustina Jeane L. I. Sumarauw Jeane Sumarauw Jeane Sumarauw Jeane Sumarauw Jolie Ponamon Kusman Ibrahim Lalawi, Elsaviera Lariwu, Cicilia Karlina Linnie Pondaag Lolowang, Nolla Lolowang, Nolla L. Lolowang, Nolla Lisa Lyvenda Inri Lengkong Marieska Waworuntu Maryati Agustina Tatangindatu Maryati Agustina Tatangindatu Merentek, Grace Merentek, Grace A. Merentek, Grace Aneke Nolla Lolowang Nolla Lolowang Nolla Lolowang Pondaag, Angelia Ratu Sompotan Regar, Maria J. Rivolta Musak Runtu, Andro R. Runtu, Andro Ruben Sarayar, Christiane Prisilia Siska Sibua Stilly Nathalia Kakumboti Sumarauw, Jeane Sumarauw, Jeane L. I. Timbuleng, Pingkan C. Waworuntu, Marieska Y. Welmin Lumi Welmin Lumi Welong Seftian Surya