Journal of Community Engagement in Health
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): March

Education Compliance Taking Hypertension Medication to Treatment for Residents in RT. 04 RW. 03 Ngerco Village Kediri Regency, East Java

Anis Akhwan Dhafin (Unknown)
Elsa Mahardika Putri (Unknown)
Okky Intan Mawarni (Unknown)
Neni Probosiwi (Unknown)
Nur Fahma Laili (Unknown)
Tsamrotul Ilmi (Unknown)
Achmad Wahdi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Mar 2025

Abstract

Hypertension is defined as a condition in which a person experiences an increase in blood pressure above normal. Hypertension occurs when the results of systolic blood pressure measurements are ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg. From the prevalence of hypertension of 32.3% do not routinely take medication. This community service activity aims to increase understanding and knowledge of residents in RT. 04 RW. 03 Kel. Ngerco, Kab. Kediri, East Java regarding compliance with taking hypertension medication. The purpose of this Community Service is to increase the knowledge of hypertension sufferers about hypertension and the importance of compliance with taking medication and increase the compliance of hypertension sufferers. The results of the Community Service activity are known to be patient knowledge about hypertension and the importance of compliance with taking medication in RT. 04 RW. 03 Kel. Ngerco. This activity was carried out using the counseling method and question and answer session. based on the results of the counseling, local residents were very enthusiastic in asking questions and understanding the importance of taking hypertension medication regularly.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCEH

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

Description

Journal of Community Engagement in Health Is a scientific journal published by Institut Ilmu Kesehatan STRADA Indonesia. The journal include : 1. Community of medical; 2. Community of nursing; 3. Community of midwifery; 4. Community of public health; 5. Community of pharmacy; 6. Community of ...