The association between knowledge of hypertension and compliance with antihypertensive medication on prospective Hajj Pilgrims

Riskiyah, Riskiyah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7830-0298, Rachmawati, Ermin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1045-7066 and Aisa, Amalia Nur (2024) The association between knowledge of hypertension and compliance with antihypertensive medication on prospective Hajj Pilgrims. The Association Between Knowledge of Hypertension and Compliance with Antihypertensive Medication on Prospective Hajj Pilgrims, 13 (2). pp. 143-152. ISSN 2580-5967

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Abstract

Abstract Background:
Indonesia is the most significant contributor to Hajj pilgrims, with health risks that are still relatively high, one of which is Hypertension. Lack of knowledge about Hypertension is an obstacle to controlling Hypertension. In addition, half of hypertension-related deaths could be prevented by compliance with taking antihypertensive medication. Objective:This study sought to determine the association between prospective Hajj pilgrims' compliance with medication and their knowledge of hypertension in 2023who suffer from Hypertension in Batu City. Method:The research used quantitative methods with a cross-sectional design. The sample for this research was 39Prospective Hajj pilgrims, and total sampling was taken. Result:The results of the study onProspective Hajj pilgrimswho suffer from Hypertension in Batu City showed that the majority of their knowledge about Hypertension was in a good category, 23 people (59.0%), the level of compliance with taking medication was inthe low sort 24 people (61.5%); There was no correlation between medication adherence and knowledge of hypertension (p-value 0.185). Conclusion:Non-compliance with taking medication prospective Hajj pilgrims in Batu City can be changed by regularly providing education about the importance of taking medication and the risks that can arise if they do not regularly take hypertension medication.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Prospective hajj pilgrims; hypertension knowledge; compliance with taking medication
Subjects:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences > Department of Medical Education
Depositing User:	dr Riskiyah Riskiyah
Date Deposited:	07 Oct 2024 15:23

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