FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF HYPERTENSION PATIENTS

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to analyze factors related to the quality of life of hypertensive patients in the working area of the Mulyorejo Community Health Center, Deli Serdang Regency.   Theoretical Framework: Complications of hypertension and variables related to the quality of life of hypertensive patients have a major impact on the burden borne by various parties including patients, the economic burden, society and health services.   Method: This study used an explanatory survey design, with a population of all hypertensive patients seeking treatment in the working area of the Mulyorejo Community Health Center, Deli Serdang Regency. The sample size was measured using a single population proportion hypothesis test formula of 445 hypertensive patient respondents using a consecutive sampling technique.   Results and Discussion: Research respondents were categorized according to age, gender, education, occupation, marriage, duration of suffering from hypertension, comorbidities, cigarette consumption, blood pressure checking, physical activity, salt consumption, body mass index, blood pressure, regular consumption of antihypertensive drugs, support family, self-efficacy, stress and quality of life.   Conclusion: Findings showed that there were ten factors that were significantly related to the quality of life of hypertension including stress, self-efficacy, family support, regularity in taking anti-hypertension medication, blood pressure, BMI, salt consumption, physical activity, checking blood pressure and comorbidities.   Research Implications: There needs to be a joint commitment through the management of an integrated health service system to handle and prevent factors related to the quality of life of hypertensive patients.