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Hypertension as a Determinant of Elevated Stress Among Hajj Pilgrims: A Cross-Sectional Study Faridj Maulana Amir; Elman Boy; Ahmad Handayani; Nurhasanah
Saintika Medika : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Kedokteran Keluarga Vol. 22 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/sm.Vol22.SMUMM1.44313

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Introduction: The Hajj pilgrimage involves physically and mentally demanding rituals under extreme conditions, including heat, crowding, and long travel, which can increase psychological stress. Hypertension may worsen this stress due to higher risk of complications and altered stress responses. This study aimed to evaluate hypertension as a determinant of stress among Hajj pilgrims in Medan in 2024. Methods: An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted on 56 pilgrims, divided into two groups: 28 with hypertension and 28 without. Stress levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: There was a significant association between hypertension and stress levels (p < 0.05). Pilgrims with hypertension had higher stress levels compared to those without hypertension. Discussion: Hypertension is associated with increased stress among Hajj pilgrims. Concerns about health risks during demanding rituals may heighten psychological burden. Proper hypertension management and psychological support before and during Hajj are important to reduce stress and improve pilgrims’ well-being.
Co-Authors Achsanudin, Muhammad Rijal ADE NOVI FRESILA LUBIS Adinda Nadira Larasati Adinda Sabina Ahmad Handayani AINUN ULFAH SA’ADIAH HARAHAP Ainur Rofiq Albi Maulana ALIYYUL HALIM SARAGIH Alya Lailatu Assziva ANDRE FADILLAH Andre Pramudia Krisna Ansari, Hadid Fachriansyah Arisa Atika Meliala Aulia, Muhammad Budi Aurel Valiziah Pohan Aznan Lelo Azzahra Sinta Azzahra Sinta Azzahra Sinta Balemun Kaisar Harahap Brigita Ramayanti Brigita ramayanti Dana Rizki Adila Sitepu Dawang - Wicaksono Debby Mirani Lubis Des Suryani Desi Isnayanti Detti Destya Ayu Dharma, Utari Septia Erlan Pradan Fadhilla Qudsi Ramadhani Fadhillah, Rana Farida Utami Siregar Faridj Maulana Amir Filia Amanda FILIA AMANDA LUBIS Fitri Hafianty Fortuna, Jelita Freeman, Cindy Azzahra Fujiati, Isti Ilmiati Furqon, Al Furqoni, Aminullah Ginting, Azzura Sufina Girsang, Muhammad Idlal Yusriyyah Gusbakti Rusip Harahap, Juliandi Hasanul Arifin Hasibuan, M Affandy Humairah, Humairah Ibnu Afif Armadi Ilham Hariaji Intan Tiara Adetya Ira Monica Irma, Irma Irmadamayanti Siregar Irmadayanti Siregar JELITA FORTUNA KAISAR BALEMUN HARAHAP Karina Ramadhani Khaira Ummah, Zahdatul Khairunisa, Sukma Khoiriyah, Nadia L.Tobing, Yuni Valentri Laksono Trisnantoro Lestari, Lestari Lubis, Debby Mirani Lubis, Hamidah Syukriah Malau, Aria Adhaini MAULIDA SHAFI Muhammad Fikri Muhammad Ikhsan Muhammad Pany A.A Mukhtasor, Ahmad Shidqi Munthe, Zakiyah Darajat Nasya Dara Nabila Nasya Dara Nabila Nasya Dara Nabila Novi, Novi Novita Sari Nur Hasanah Nuralita, Nanda Sari Nurfadly, Nurfadly Nurhasanah Nursodik, Muhammad Nurul Riani Siregar Putri Agma Putri, Putri Rahmadayani, Annisa Raisa Kamila Regina, Regina Ria Wilan Permata Sari Rita Zahara Ritonga, Doli Naufal RIZKY ADITYAS WARA Roijatul Mardiah Sahara Miranda Santi Syafril, Santi Saragih, Muhammad Raka Zaelani Seintya Gimi Lestari Sembiring, Rosita Juwita Shahrul Rahman SHOFIYATUZZAHRA RIZQIPUTRI M. SIREGAR Siagian, Fitri Dyana Siregar, Nur Fitriani Siti, Siti Sri Sumartiningsih Sukraini Annisa Malau Syakinah Amilina Syifa Nadya Azzahra Syukraini Annisa Malau Syukraini Annisa Malau Tarigan, Amira Permatasari Taufiqul, Taufiqul Ulva Koto Vivi Eprillia Rosares Widya Yustika Yetty Machrina Yulfi, Hemma Yusni Yusni Zuhra Aqila Rangkuti