<![CDATA[ABSTRACT Stress often occurs due to the suppression of the surrounding environment which ultimately leads to stimulation of physiological and psychological reactions. The body releases the hormones cortisol and adrenaline during stressful situations, which speeds up the heartbeat. According to the World Health Organization (2018) reports that 350 million people worldwide experience stress. The prevalence of stress in Indonesia according to data from the Ministry of Research and Technology is that 55% of the population in Indonesia experiences stress, with 0.8% of very severe stress and 34.5% of mild stress (Hasmy & Ghozali, 2022). Prolonged stress that is not managed properly can lead to high blood pressure. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2023) estimates that 1.28 billion adults worldwide between the ages of 30-79 years are affected by hypertension, the majority of these individuals (two-thirds) live in middle- and low-income countries. Hypertension is very dangerous and is referred to as a silent killer because it is only discovered after the problem arises. The higher the blood pressure, the greater the risk of complications. Long-term (persistent) hypertension can also lead to complications if not treated immediately. Heart disease, stroke, myocardial infarction, kidney failure and blindness are some of the complications of hypertension (Kemenkes RI, 2021). The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between stress levels and the incidence of hypertension in the Sindang Jaya Health Center. This research method is quantitative with a correlation analysis design using a crosssectional approach. The technique used is purposive sampling. Data analysis uses the Spearman Rank Test. The sample totaled 95 respondents. ρ value = 0.000 < 0.05 and correlation strength (r = 0.764). There is a relationship between stress level and the incidence of hypertension in the Sindang Jaya Health Center. Keywords: Stress Levels, Hypertension ABSTRAK Stres seringkali terjadi karena penekanan lingkungan sekitar yang akhirnya menimbulkan rangsangan terhadap reaksi fisiologis dan psikologis. Tubuh melepaskan hormon kortisol dan adrenalin selama situasi stres, yang mempercepat detak jantung. Menurut World Health Organization (2018) melaporkan bahwa 350 juta orang di seluruh dunia mengalami stres. Prevalensi stres di Indonesia menurut data Kemenristek sebesar 55% penduduk di Indonesia mengalami stres, dengan 0,8% stres yang sangat parah dan 34,5% stres ringan (Hasmy & Ghozali, 2022). Stres berkepanjangan yang tidak dikelola dengan baik dapat menyebabkan tekanan darah tinggi. World Health Organization (WHO, 2023) memperkirakan bahwa 1,28 miliar orang dewasa di seluruh dunia antara usia 30-79 tahun terserang hipertensi, mayoritas individu ini (dua pertiga) tinggal di negara-negara berpendapatan menengah dan rendah. Hipertensi sangat berbahaya dan disebut sebagai silent killer karena hanya ditemukan setelah masalah muncul. Semakin tinggi tekanan darah, maka semakin besar risiko terjadi komplikasi. Hipertensi jangka panjang (persisten) juga dapat menyebabkan komplikasi jika tidak ditangani segera. Penyakit jantung, stroke, infark miokard, gagal ginjal dan kebutaan merupakan beberapa komplikasi dari hipertensi (Kemenkes RI, 2021). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara tingkat stres dengan kejadian penyakit hipertensi di Puskesmas Sindang Jaya. Metode penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dengan desain analitik korelasi menggunakan pendekatan crosssectional. Teknik yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Sampel berjumlah 95 responden. Analisis data menggunakan Uji Spearman Rank. Nilai value = 0,000 < 0,05 dan kekuatan korelasi (r = 0,764). Terdapat hubungan tingkat stres dengan kejadian penyakit hipertensi di Puskesmas Sindang Jaya. Kata Kunci: Tingkat Stres, Hipertensi]]>
