International Journal of Qualitative Research
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): July

Community-Based Hypertension Management: Qualitative Study

Marni, Marni (Unknown)
Firdaus, Insanul (Unknown)
Husna, Putri Halimu (Unknown)
Soares, Domingos (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jul 2025

Abstract

Hypertension is a global problem that causes morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease, which is a burden on public health. Community-based hypertension management can improve treatment adherence, reduce the level of complications, and improve the quality of life of patients. The role of community empowerment in hypertension management. Qualitative research design to examine hypertension management carried out by the community, starting from preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative actions in Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indonesia. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. Informants in this study were the Village Head, village midwife, elderly posyandu cadres, Family Empowerment and Welfare, Ward Head, Neighbourhood heads, and hypertension patients.  The instruments used were interview guidelines containing 7 themes and 20 questions. Data analysis techniques included data reduction, reliability testing, and validation of research results. Hypertension management in Ngasinan Village is a routine health check, health education to behave in a healthy way and obey the instructions of health workers, routine activities such as exercise and daily activities, eating a balanced diet, reducing salt, encouraging people to get enough rest especially at night, and stress management.

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Journal Info

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ijqr

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Subject

Humanities Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Qualitative Research is an International Journal, Peer-Reviewed, and Open Access which is devoted to disseminating the results of qualitative research. IJQR does not accept a critical review manuscript. The scope of publication in the International Journal of Qualitative ...