Jurnal Info Kesehatan
Vol 24 No 2 (2026): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Uncontrolled Hypertension: A Cross-sectional Study

Fitria Fitria (Faculty of Health Sciences and Psychology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia and Department of Prevention, Disease Control and Environment, District Health Office of Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia)
Dedi Alamsyah (Faculty of Health Sciences and Psychology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia)
Elly Trisnawati (Faculty of Health Sciences and Psychology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Uncontrolled hypertension remains a major public health concern because it increases the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and identify factors associated with poor blood pressure control among adults with diagnosed hypertension receiving follow-up care in Rasau Jaya Village, Kubu Raya Regency, Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 252 adult patients with diagnosed hypertension. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and medical record review, and blood pressure was measured using standardized procedures. Uncontrolled hypertension was defined as systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg. Bivariate analyses and multivariable regression were performed to identify factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension. The prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension was 59.5%. In multivariable analysis, family history of hypertension and hypertension duration of five years or longer remained significantly associated with uncontrolled blood pressure. Participants with a family history of hypertension had a higher likelihood of uncontrolled hypertension (APR = 2.34; 95% CI: 1.36-4.04). Similarly, participants with a hypertension duration of five years or longer were more likely to have uncontrolled blood pressure (APR = 2.18; 95% CI: 1.23-3.86). These findings indicate that uncontrolled hypertension is common among patients receiving follow-up care in this setting. Family history of hypertension and longer disease duration were key determinants of poor blood pressure control. Strengthening routine blood pressure monitoring are essential to improve hypertension control and reduce cardiovascular risk.        

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infokes

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology

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Jurnal Info Kesehatan with registered number ISSN 0216-504X (Print), 2620-536X (Online) is a scientific journal which managed by the Research and Community Service Unit, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Kupang in cooperation with Indonesian Oral Health and Therapists Association with the MoU. The ...