Journal of Innovative and Creativity
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PATIENTS' KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HYPERTENSION AND COMPLIANCE ATTITUDES IN FOLLOWING A HYPERTENSION DIET

Sry Rizki (STIKes Medika seramoe Barat)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Feb 2026

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is known as a silent disease because many people are unaware they have it until they have their blood pressure checked. Diet plays an important role in managing hypertension. A healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition among individuals with high blood pressure can help control blood pressure, and when combined with reduced salt intake, it can lead to a decrease in blood pressure. Objective: To determine the relationship between patients’ knowledge about hypertension and their attitudes toward compliance in following a hypertension diet in the working area of UPTD Puskesmas Meukek, South Aceh Regency. Method: This study used a descriptive correlational non-experimental design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 89 patients receiving treatment at UPTD Puskesmas Meukek. Results: The study showed a p-value of 0.014 (< 0.05) for the relationship between knowledge level and dietary compliance, and a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05) for the relationship between attitude and dietary compliance. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude levels and compliance in following a hypertension diet in the working area of UPTD Puskesmas Meukek, South Aceh Regency. Recommendation: The results of this study may serve as a reference to help improve attitudes and compliance in following a hypertension diet.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joecy

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Innovative and Creatifity (JOECY) publishes research articles in the field of education which report empirical research on topics that are significant across educational contexts, in terms of design and findings. The topic could be in curriculum, teaching learning, evaluation, quality ...