Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research

Factors Associated with Self-Management in Elderly Hypertensive Patients

Anisa Windiari (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)
Dimas Ria Angga Pribadi (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)



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Publish Date
18 Mar 2026

Abstract

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease that remains a major health problem in Indonesia and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of hypertension in the elderly continues to increase, making self-management of this disease very crucial. One approach that has been proven effective is self-management, that includes adherence to medication, blood pressure monitoring, diet management, physical activity, and stress management. This study have to analyze the connection among demographic factors and the stage of self-management among elderly hypertensive patients at the Gabus District Health Center. The study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of all elderly hypertensive patients registered at the Gabus District Health Center. Purposive sampling was used, resulting in a total sample of 96 respondents. Data were collected using a questionnaire covering demographic characteristics and self-management components. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to summarize sample characteristics, Chi-square tests to examine relationships between variables, and logistic regression to identify the most dominant factors influencing self-management among elderly hypertensive patients.The outcome showed that age, education, income, in the process of of hypertension, and the presence of complications were substantially associated by the stage of self-management (p < 0.05). by the logistic regression test, income was proven to be the most dominant variable affecting self-management in elderly people by hypertension (OR = 7.082; 95% CI = 1.806-27.769). Health workers need to have appropriate education and support, whilst future researchers can having more effective self-management programs by considering these factors.

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IJGHR

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Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research is a open access, peer reviewed and refereed international journal. Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research aim to publish original research paper devoted to various area of all health sciences. Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research provides a ...