Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada
Vol 12 No 2 (2023): Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada

Characteristics and adherence of the elderly to the management of hypertension treatment

Marlin Brigita (Poltekkes Kemenkes Banten, Indonesia)
Hijrawati Hijrawati (Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Jeneponto, Indonesia)
Syaputra Artama (Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2023

Abstract

Hypertension is the main causative factor of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the world. Low adherence to treatment from people with hypertension is a concern at this time, especially in the elderly group. Non-compliance of patients in treatment management will impact uncontrolled blood pressure. Uncontrolled blood pressure for a long time can cause complications of hypertension. This study aims to identify and analyze the characteristics and compliance of the elderly with the management of hypertension treatment. Descriptive cross-sectional study design, determination of samples with consecutive sampling of 100 respondents included in the inclusion criteria. The study's results related to the level of knowledge of older people with adherence to treatment management (p = 0.083). It can be concluded that treatment is carried out if there are complaints about the sufferer, a rush of activity, and boredom due to long suffering from the disease. Therefore, it is essential always to provide education and treatment assistance for sufferers from health workers and families

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIKSH

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada publishes research articles, conceptual articles, and field study reports (Focus and Scope). This journal article is published twice a year, in June and December, and is published by the Nursing Academy/Polytechnic Sandi Karsa Research and Community Service ...