International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): May 2026

Profile of Hypertension Patients Receiving Outpatient Care

Welly Salutondok (Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia)
Syalomo Excellens Sangga Malole Ballo (Undergraduate Medical Study Program, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Indonesia)
Vidi Posdo A. Simarmata (Department of Medical Community, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Apr 2026

Abstract

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with high prevalence and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disorders. This condition is often asymptomatic, leading many patients to be diagnosed only after complications arise. Therefore, information on the profile of hypertensive patients is essential for healthcare planning and complication prevention. This study aimed to identify the profile of hypertensive patients at RSUD Naibonat during 2023-2024. A retrospective descriptive design was employed. Data were obtained from medical records of outpatient hypertensive patients at RSUD Naibonat during the study period. Total sampling was applied, including 152 patients meeting inclusion criteria. Variables analyzed included age, sex, body mass index, and blood pressure grade according to the Indonesian Society of Hypertension. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented as frequency distributions and percentages. Most hypertensive patients were elderly, particularly aged 67-76 years. Female patients outnumbered males. The majority had above-normal body mass index, predominantly type 2 obesity. Regarding blood pressure grade, grade 1 hypertension was most common, followed by isolated systolic hypertension and grade 2 hypertension. The profile of hypertensive patients at RSUD Naibonat during 2023-2024 was dominated by elderly individuals, females, and those with above-normal body mass index. These findings highlight the importance of early detection, risk factor management, and adoption of a healthy lifestyle to prevent hypertension progression and its complications.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHP

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Subject

Nursing Public Health

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International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP) e- ISSN : 2808-845X is a communication media and scientific publication in the health and pharmaceutical fields published by Inara Publisher. International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP) contains articles from research focusing ...