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Hypertension is a non-communicable disease often referred to as a silent killer because it generally does not present noticeable symptoms. Several risk factors contribute to the development of hypertension, including high body mass index (BMI) and low levels of physical activity. However, data regarding the association between BMI, physical activity, and hypertension at Pakuan Baru Public Health Center, Jambi City, remain limited. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between body mass index and physical activity with hypertension among adults at Pakuan Baru Public Health Center, Jambi City. This study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The research was conducted at Pakuan Baru Public Health Center, Jambi City, from November 19 to December 6, 2025. The study population consisted of all adult patients with hypertension at Pakuan Baru Public Health Center, totaling 2,797 individuals. A sample of 93 respondents was selected using an accidental sampling technique. Data were collected using observation sheets through measurements of height and weight to calculate BMI, as well as the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate analyses with the chi-square statistical test. The univariate analysis showed that 27 respondents (29.0%) were classified as severely obese, 42 respondents (45.2%) had a low level of physical activity, and 28 respondents (30.1%) were categorized as having stage 2 hypertension at Pakuan Baru Public Health Center, Jambi City. The bivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between body mass index and physical activity with blood pressure among patients with hypertension (p = 0.000). It is expected that healthcare providers at Pakuan Baru Public Health Center will continue to provide education regarding the importance of controlling body mass index and engaging in regular physical activity, as these factors contribute to increased blood pressure among patients with hypertension.

Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases among the elderly and is often accompanied by insomnia. This condition can increase anxiety and reduce quality of life. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is an effective non-pharmacological therapy to lower blood pressure and improve sleep quality. This paper describes nursing care for elderly patients with hypertension and insomnia through PMR application at RSUD Embung Fatimah Batam City in 2025. A case study approach was used through the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The main nursing diagnosis was sleep pattern disturbance related to physical discomfort and anxiety. Interventions included education and PMR exercises for six consecutive days. Results showed blood pressure decreased from 180/100 mmHg to 130/80 mmHg, sleep quality improved from difficulty sleeping to 6–7 hours per night, and anxiety levels reduced. Progressive muscle relaxation therapy proved effective as an independent nursing intervention to reduce blood pressure and improve sleep quality in elderly patients with hypertension and insomnia. Nurses should use this therapy as a routine non-pharmacological intervention in gerontological nursing practice.

Smoking behavior is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension, with hypertension prevalence generally increasing alongside higher cigarette consumption and longer smoking duration. Research on hypertension prevalence among productive-age smokers in Indonesia using national-scale data remains scarce in Indonesian publications. This study aims to analyze factors influencing hypertension among productive-age smokers in Indonesia in 2015, utilizing data from the Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS) 2015. The research employs a quantitative design with an analytical observational approach using a cross-sectional study. The sample comprises 10,677 productive-age smokers in Indonesia, selected via multi-stage random sampling across 32 provinces in 2015. Independent variables include age, gender, employment status, work region, cigarettes smoked, smoking duration, and daily cigarette consumption, while the dependent variable is hypertension. Hypertension prevalence among productive-age smokers in Indonesia in 2015 reached 8.53%, with significant predictors including age ≥36 years, female gender, employment status, smoking intensity of 21–30 or >31 cigarettes/day, and smoking duration >16 years—reflecting multifactorial interactions of biological, behavioral, and socioeconomic factors. Accordingly, recommendations include routine screening at primary health centers for at-risk groups, tobacco control programs based on dose-duration, economic empowerment for the unemployed, intensive screening with lifestyle counseling by healthcare providers, and longitudinal designs for future causal studies.

Hypertension is a major public health concern with a high prevalence and a significant risk of complications if left uncontrolled. Effective management requires not only pharmacological treatment but also non-pharmacological approaches and active family involvement. One potential non-pharmacological therapy is the use of celery (Apium graveolens), which is believed to lower blood pressure. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of family education combined with celery decoction administration in reducing blood pressure among patients with hypertension. A descriptive case study design was employed using a family nursing care approach over three home visits, each lasting 30–45 minutes. The intervention included health education on hypertension and a demonstration of how to prepare and administer celery decoction, which was consumed twice daily. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and blood pressure measurements. The results showed a reduction in blood pressure from 159/90 mmHg to 130/80 mmHg, along with a decrease in symptoms such as headaches and dizziness. In addition, there was an improvement in family knowledge, caregiving skills, and the ability to modify the home environment. In conclusion, family-based education combined with the administration of celery decoction appears to be effective in reducing blood pressure and enhancing the family’s role in managing hypertension.

Hypertension is a public health problem that requires educational approaches and nonpharmacological interventions. This community service activity aimed to improve knowledge and support community-based hypertension management through health education, hypertension exercise, and cucumber juice therapy in RT 03 RW 08 Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta. The activity was conducted in three stages. The preparation stage included site selection, door-to-door screening of individuals with hypertension, which identified 32 hypertensive residents, obtaining informed consent, and preparing the instruments. The implementation stage consisted of hypertension education with pre-test and post-test knowledge assessments, as well as demonstrations of hypertension exercise and cucumber juice preparation involving 29 participants. Participants were encouraged to perform the exercise and consume cucumber juice regularly for seven days at home. The evaluation stage assessed changes in blood pressure after the intervention. The results showed improved knowledge and reduced blood pressure in most participants. This activity was effective in supporting hypertension management in the community.

Hypertension is a highly prevalent non-communicable disease often referred to as "The Silent Killer" because it rarely shows symptoms until it causes serious complications such as stroke, kidney failure, and heart disease. This community service activity aims to optimize the Mobile Blood Pressure Monitoring Program as a hypertension screening method in Sanahu Village. The methods used include participant data collection, blood pressure checks with a manual sphygmomanometer, and health education on hypertension prevention. A total of 96 participants participated in this activity, and the results showed that 58 participants (60.4%) were hypertensive. This program has proven effective in reaching communities with limited access to health services and raising public awareness about the importance of early detection of non-communicable diseases. In addition, this activity succeeded in providing knowledge to the community about how to prevent hypertension and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which is expected to reduce the incidence of hypertension in the future.

Hypertension is a major public health problem with an increasing prevalence and is often undetected due to its asymptomatic nature, leading to serious complications if not properly controlled. Low levels of public knowledge and poor adherence to preventive behaviors, routine health checks, and treatment remain significant challenges in hypertension management at the community level. This community service program aimed to improve public knowledge and awareness of hypertension through the implementation of the CERDIK and PATUH approaches. The program employed a community-based promotive and preventive method, including health education, blood pressure screening, and interactive discussion and counseling. The activity was conducted in RW 013, Kapuk Subdistrict, Cengkareng District, involving 60 adult and elderly participants. Knowledge levels were assessed using pre-test and post-test questionnaires and analyzed descriptively. The results demonstrated a substantial improvement in participants’ knowledge after the health education intervention, with the mean knowledge score increasing from 35 before the intervention to 80 after the intervention. In addition, the variation in knowledge levels among participants became more homogeneous following the educational activities. High community enthusiasm and active participation during the program reflected positive acceptance and engagement with the hypertension education initiative. This community service activity confirms that community-based health education using the CERDIK and PATUH approaches is effective as a promotive and preventive strategy to enhance public knowledge of hypertension. Improved knowledge is expected to encourage healthier lifestyle behaviors and greater adherence to hypertension control practices, thereby supporting sustainable and independent blood pressure management within the community.

Hypertension is one of the major health problems in the elderly and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. The low level of knowledge among the elderly about risk factors and prevention of hypertension is one of the challenges in controlling this disease. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of health education in increasing the knowledge of the elderly about hypertension at the Meohai Center in Kendari City. The study design used a pre-experimental approach with pre-test and post-test without a control group, involving 22 elderly individuals. The education was conducted through interactive lectures and visual educational media. The results showed an increase in the average knowledge score from 8.04 to 9.09 after the intervention, with a paired t-test yielding a p-value of 0.007, indicating a significant difference. These findings indicate that counseling is effective in increasing the knowledge of the elderly about hypertension. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of continuous education programs to support hypertension prevention efforts in the elderly

Latar Belakang: Penyakit Tidak Menular (PTM) merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan utama di Indonesia yang berdampak besar terhadap kualitas hidup masyarakat, termasuk mereka yang tinggal di wilayah pedesaan. Upaya pencegahan dan peningkatan kesadaran dini melalui pemeriksaan kesehatan rutin menjadi strategi dalam menurunkan risiko PTM pada berbagai kelompok usia. Tujuan: Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk melakukan pemeriksaan kesehatan guna mendeteksi faktor risiko PTM melalui pengukuran kadar asam urat, kolesterol, glukosa darah, tekanan darah, serta pengukuran antropometrik (berat badan dan tinggi badan). Metode: Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui kolaborasi antara kampus dan Posbindu di Desa Ngrawan, Jawa Tengah pada bulan Juli-September 2024. Pemeriksaan dilakukan terhadap tekanan darah, kadar glukosa, asam urat, kolesterol, berat, dan tinggi badan. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk memetakan risiko PTM pada kelompok usia produktif dan lanjut usia. Hasil: Sebanyak 70 warga mengikuti pemeriksaan, terdiri atas 59% usia lanjut dan 41% usia produktif, dengan mayoritas perempuan (90%). Sebagian besar kadar asam urat dan glukosa normal, namun ditemukan kolesterol tinggi pada usia produktif (45%) dan lanjut usia (67%), serta hipertensi pada kedua kelompok (66% dan 59%). Kesimpulan: Kegiatan kolaboratif antara kampus dan Posbindu di Desa Ngrawan menunjukkan partisipasi masyarakat yang tinggi serta mengungkap potensi risiko hipertensi dan kolesterol tinggi. Sinergi ini menegaskan kebutuhan penguatan kader dan keberlanjutan Posbindu dalam deteksi dini dan pencegahan PTM di pedesaan.

Latar Belakang: Hipertensi merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan utama yang berdampak pada meningkatnya angka kesakitan dan kematian, terutama pada kelompok lansia. Kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat terhadap deteksi dini dan gaya hidup sehat menjadi faktor yang memperburuk kondisi ini. Tujuan: Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan masyarakat melalui peningkatan pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku dalam pengendalian tekanan darah melalui Program SEHATI (Sehat Bersama Hipertensi Terkendali). Metode: Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Posbindu lansia dengan melibatkan 45 peserta. Metode kegiatan meliputi skrining tekanan darah dan status kesehatan, edukasi tentang pencegahan dan pengendalian hipertensi, serta pelatihan senam hipertensi. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pre dan post-test pengetahuan serta observasi partisipasi senam. Hasil: Terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan peserta tentang hipertensi sebesar 35%, partisipasi aktif dalam senam mencapai 90%, dan sebagian besar peserta menunjukkan penurunan tekanan darah setelah mengikuti kegiatan. Kesimpulan: Program SEHATI efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan, kesadaran, dan perilaku sehat masyarakat dalam pengendalian tekanan darah, serta dapat menjadi model pemberdayaan masyarakat berbasis promotif dan preventif di komunitas lansia.

Latar Belakang: Hipertensi merupakan penyakit kronis yang prevalensinya tinggi pada kelompok lanjut usia serta berperan signifikan dalam timbulnya komplikasi kardiovaskular. Salah satu faktor risiko yang dapat dimodifikasi dalam penatalaksanaan hipertensi adalah rendahnya tingkat aktivitas fisik. Tujuan: untuk memberdayakan lansia dalam melakukan aktivitas fisik dalam menurunkan tekanan darah pada lansia dengan hipertensi. Metode: pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat berupa pembelian Latihan fisik pada lansia dengan tujuan menurunkan tekanan darah yang terdiri dari tahap I: sharing materi perihal pentingnya aktivitas fisik terhadap tekanan darah sebanyak 1 kali pertemuan dan tahap II berupa kegiatan pelatihan aktivitas fisik berupa senam lansia 1 hari seklai dilakukan selama 3 kali seminggu dan diukur tekanan darah sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan senam lansia. Hasil: kegiatan ini menghasilkan meningkatnya pengetahuan lansia perihal pentingnya aktivitas fisik berupa senam lansia terhadpa tekanan darah dan menurunnya tekanan darah pada lansia yang menderita hipertensi. Kesimpulan: lansia dengan hipertensi sudah mampu melakukan aktivitas fisik untuk menurunkan tekanan darah dan mempraktekkan senam lansia secara mandiri ataupun golongan (secara bersama-sama dengan lansia yang lain).

Hypertension is a condition in which systolic blood pressure exceeds 140 mmHg and diastolic pressure exceeds 90 mmHg persistently. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause disorders in the circulatory system and vital organs such as the heart and brain. One non-pharmacological effort to lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients is through deep breathing relaxation exercises, performed twice a day for ten minutes. RSU Siaga Medika Purbalingga, located in Padamara District, has recorded the highest number of hypertension cases in the area, totaling 4,470 patients. Based on a preliminary survey, many hypertensive patients were unaware of the benefits of deep breathing relaxation therapy; therefore, a Community Service (PkM) activity was conducted in the hospital’s Internal Medicine Clinic. The method involved educational sessions using lectures and demonstrations, supported by leaflets and videos. Participants’ knowledge was evaluated using pretest and posttest questionnaires. The results showed that most respondents were female (60%) and aged between 46–55 years (40%). Knowledge levels significantly improved, from the “low” category (40%) before education to the “good” category (90%) after education. Thus, deep breathing relaxation therapy has the potential to be an effective alternative method to help reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Hipertensi merupakan salah satu kondisi medis yang dapat menyebabkan berbagai komplikasi serius, seperti penyakit jantung koroner, stroke, dan gagal ginjal . Manajemen perawatan diri (self-care management) menjadi faktor penting dalam mengontrol tekanan darah pada penderita hipertensi . Self-care management mencakup regulasi diri, kepatuhan terhadap pengobatan, pemantauan tekanan darah, serta interaksi dengan tenaga medis . Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain deskriptif korelasional dan metode cross-sectional . Sampel penelitian berjumlah 159 pasien hipertensi yang berobat di RS Islam Sultan Agung Semarang. Dari analisis univariat, mayoritas responden berada dalam rentang usia 45-59 tahun, berpendidikan terakhir SD, bekerja sebagai wiraswasta, serta memiliki tekanan darah tinggi selama rata-rata 3 tahun. Hasil analisis bivariat menunjukkan terdapat hubungan signifikan antara self-care management dan tekanan darah sistolik (p = 0,035) serta tekanan darah diastolik (p = 0,041) . Kesimpulannya terdapat hubungan antara self-care management dengan tekanan darah pada pasien hipertensi . Dengan meningkatkan self-care management, pasien dapat mengelola tekanan darah secara lebih efektif.

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition that can cause serious complications, such as stroke and heart disease. The causes of hypertension are very diverse, ranging from unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, stress, to genetic factors. The phenomenon that occurs at the UPTD Menteng Palangka Raya Health Center, namely that there are still many families who have not carried out their role as the right family members and have not been able to overcome family health problems, for example, such as compliance with taking hypertension medication in family members who suffer from hypertension. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between family roles and medication adherence in family members with hypertension. This type of research is correlational using a cross-sectional  approach using a spearman rank statistical test. The sampling technique used in consecutive sampling at the Menteng Palangka Raya Health Center. Sampling in this study is based on the inclusion criteria set. Data collection in this study used questionnaires on family roles and medication adherence that had gone through validity and reliability tests with Cronbach's alpa for family role 0.89 and Cronbach's alpa for medication adherence 0.92. Based on statistical tests using  Spearman's rank , a correlation coefficient value of 0.812 with a significance value of <0.001 was obtained. It can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between the role of the family and medication compliance at the Menteng Palangka Raya Health Center. The relationship between family roles and medication adherence in family members with hypertension at the Menteng Palangka Raya Health Center.”

Hypertension in the elderly is one of the common and significant health problems. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of elderly exercise on hypertension in the working area of ​​the Krueng Barona Jaya Aceh Besar Community Health Center. The study method applied was a quasi-experimental design through a pre-test-post-test approach with a total population of 413 hypertension sufferers and a total sample of 15 people. The sample collection method was through Snowball Sampling. This research was conducted on April 20-24, 2025 in Meunasah Village, Papeun, with the research instrument in the form of an observation sheet with a measuring instrument using a sphygmomanometer. First, blood pressure was measured before the intervention, using a blood pressure monitor. Next, the elderly were given 20 minutes of exercise, followed by another 30-minute evaluation to assess changes in blood pressure. The results showed that before being given elderly exercise activities, the average systolic blood pressure of respondents was 179.60 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure was 102.73 mmHg, while after being given elderly exercise activities, the average systolic blood pressure of respondents was 170.80 mmHg and diastolic pressure was 92.80 mmHg with a difference of 8.8 mmHg systolic blood pressure and 10.13 mmHg diastolic blood pressure using a paired t-test of ρ value 0.000 (ρ <0.05). The conclusion is that there is an effect of elderly exercise on hypertension. It is hoped that hypertension sufferers and researchers will carry out routine elderly exercise activities, educational institutions will provide books on hypertension and complementary materials to increase students' knowledge and insight, and further research will be able to use the findings of this study as reference material and can improve this study through different variables.

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease that significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality, particularly among the elderly. Patient knowledge about hypertension plays a crucial role in determining their adherence to medication, especially in taking antihypertensive drugs regularly. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the level of hypertension knowledge and medication adherence in elderly patients at the Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital Banjarbaru Polyclinic. This study used a quantitative correlational approach with a cross-sectional design. A sample of 35 respondents was obtained using accidental sampling technique. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires to measure knowledge (correct/incorrect scores) and adherence (using the modified MMAS-8 score 0–8). Data analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and Odds Ratio (OR) calculation at α = 0.05. The results showed a significant relationship between the level of knowledge and medication adherence (p = 0.002). The OR value of 17.33 (95% CI: 2.17–138.18) indicates that elderly patients with low knowledge have a much higher chance of non-adherence to medication compared to those with good knowledge. Based on these findings, it is recommended to develop targeted educational programs for the elderly focusing on increasing knowledge about hypertension and the importance of medication adherence, along with involving families to support medication adherence in hypertensive patients. This educational program could help improve the quality of life for the elderly by better managing hypertension.

Stroke adalah penyebab kematian nomor dua dan penyebab kecacatan di seluruh dunia. Salah satu cara yang dapat digunakan untuk mencegah stroke pada penderita hipertensi adalah dengan menemukan dan mengendalikan faktor risiko yang dapat dimodifikasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi gambaran faktor risiko dan tingkat risiko stroke berdasarkan stroke risk score card pada penderita hipertensi di klinik romana tanjung anom tahun 2024. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan bersifat deskriptif . Metode pendekatan yang digunakan adalah cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan  sampel yang digunakan accidental sampling dengan jumlah responden penderita hipertensi sebanyak 98 orang. Instrument yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Stroke Risk Score Card. Hasil penelitian lebih dari setengah penderita hipertensi memiliki tingkat risiko stroke rendah 57 orang (58,2%). Faktor risiko stroke yang dimiliki penderita hipertensi berurutan dari faktor risiko terbanyak yaitu tekanan darah tinggi 66 orang (67,3%), pemalas / tidak pernah olahraga 56 orang (57,1%), hiperkolestrolemia 30 orang (30,6%), Overweight 30 orang (30,6%), atrial fibrilasi tidak teratur 11 orang (11,2%), perokok 9 orang (9,2%), riwayat diabetes mellitus 6 orang (6,1%), dan riwayat stroke dalam keluarga 5 orang (5,1%). Sebagian besar penderita hipertensi memiliki risiko rendah terkena stroke. Pencegahan primer merupakan upaya penting untuk mencegah stroke, sehingga dianjurkan untuk dilakukan secara rutin.

Berdasarkan data dari World Health Organization (WHO) sekitar 29% orang dewasa di seluruh dunia diperkirakan akan menderita hipertensi pada tahun 2025, yang berarti peningkatan dari sekitar 1 miliar orang menjadi 1,5 miliar orang. Hipertensi disebabkan oleh kombinasi faktor gaya hidup seperti konsumsi garam tinggi, obesitas, kurang olahraga, merokok, konsumsi alkohol, dan stres, serta faktor medis seperti penyakit ginjal, gangguan hormonal, dan sleep apnea. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membutikan secara signifikan efektivitas konsumsi black garlic terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada penderita hipertensi. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan metode observasional dengan pendekatan pre-test post-test with control grup untuk membandingkan efektivitas black garlic sebelum dan sesudah mengkonsumsi 1 kali sehari dengan efektivitas black garlic sebelum dan sesudah mengkonsumsi 2 kali sehari. Diketahui perbandingan antara kedua kelompok menunjukkan bahwa konsumsi black garlic dua kali sehari secara statistik lebih efektif dibandingkan satu kali sehari, baik untuk tekanan darah sistolik (p = 0,001) maupun diastolik (p = 0,010).

Hypertension is referred to as “the silent killer”, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 29% of the world's population will experience hypertension in 2025, the potential increase in essential hypertension in adolescents can continue into adulthood due to lifestyle changes. So, it is necessary to provide nutrition education as a prevention of hypertension through the media of card games. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of nutrition education on the prevention of hypertension through card game media on increasing the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents at SMAN 1 Krian. This type of research is quasi-experimental with Two Group Pre test-Post test Control Group Design. The research sample was 48 adolescents at SMAN 1 Krian, divided into experimental and control groups. Knowledge data with multiple choice knowledge test and attitude from attitude questionnaire using linkert scale. Data analysis of the Wilcoxon test was 0.00 < 0.05 for the increase in knowledge in the control group and the experimental group, while the increase in attitude was 0.00 < 0.05 for the control group and the experimental group. Data analysis using the Mann-Whitney Test (p>0.05), obtained a different test for increasing knowledge (0.22> 0.05), while a different test for increasing attitudes (0.02 < 0.05).  The results showed that there was no significant difference in nutrition education on the prevention of hypertension through card game media on improving knowledge, while there was a significant difference in nutrition education on the prevention of hypertension through card game media on improving adolescent attitudes at SMAN 1 Krian.

Hypertension is a common disease in society and can lead to serious complications if not properly managed. This study aims to design a web-based expert system to assist in diagnosing hypertension using the Certainty Factor and Dempster Shafer methods. The Certainty Factor method is used to measure the confidence level of reported symptoms, while the Dempster Shafer method combines information from various sources to generate more accurate decisions. The system is designed with a user-friendly interface to facilitate access for medical personnel and patients. The research results show that the Certainty Factor method achieved an accuracy 97,9%, while the Dempster Shafer method reache 96,4%. The accuracy difference of 1,4% indicates that the Certainty Factor method is more effective in handling the uncertainty of hypertension symptoms than the Dempster Shafer method.