Perilaku Pencegahan Stroke Pada Penderita Hipertensi di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Jatibarang Indramayu

Abstract

Hypertension is a condition in which a person has an increased systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or more and a diastolic pressure of 90 mmHg or more. Hypertension is one of the causes of death in the world, around 1.13 billion people in the world suffer from hypertension, it is estimated that in 2025 there will be an increase of 1.5 billion. Every year 9.4 million people die from hypertension and its complications. One of the complications that often occur due to hypertension is stroke. There are about 80% of cases of hemorrhagic strokes effected of hypertension. Stroke prevention behavior is one of the most effective and efficient ways to reduce the stroke case. The purpose of the study is to determine the stroke prevention behavior of hypertensive patients in the working area of Jatibarang Indramayu Health Center. The research uses quantitative research methods with a descriptive approach. The population of the study are hypertensive patients in the working area of Jatibarang Indramayu Health Center. The sample of the study are 246 people. The research uses questionnaire sheet instruments. The data analysis used is univariate analysis. The results shows that 128 (52%) respondents have good behavior in preventing stroke, whereas 118 (48%) respondents have bad behavior in preventing stroke. It is recommended for health workers to provide counseling on stroke prevention behavior of hypertensive patients regularly.