The characteristics of the elderly with hypertension in Jatimulyo Village

  • Mega Elvina Rosa Physiotherapy Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
  • Bonita Suharto Kendalsari Community Health Center, Malang, Indonesia
  • Sri Sunaringsih Ika Wardojo Physiotherapy Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
Keywords: elderly, hypertension, questionnaire

Abstract

Background: Physical and psychological decline is a sign of aging. In addition, aging also increases the risk of diseases that can lead to death. Hypertension is a non-communicable but chronic disease with a very high prevalence rate in the elderly. Many changes occur during the aging process. These changes need special attention. In the elderly, some problems arise from physical, cognitive, social, and sexual feelings. One of the changes in the cardiovascular system in the elderly is hypertension. 

Methods: The samples used were ten patients according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The research data is primary data obtained from interviews based on questionnaires. Of the ten research subjects, the proportion of hypertension was found in problems with the characteristics of age 60-74 years as much as 70%, female gender (70%), high school education level (60%), and existing housewife occupation (70%). In addition, most of the research subjects had grade 1 hypertension (90%).

Results: Of the ten research subjects, the proportion of hypertension was found in problems with the characteristics of age 60-74 years as much as 70%, female gender (70%), high school education level (60%), and housewife occupation (70%). In addition, most of the research subjects had grade 1 hypertension (90%).

Conclusion: Hypertension is also a non-communicable but chronic disease with a very high prevalence rate in the elderly. The prevalence of hypertension at the world level, especially in developed countries, in the elderly population > 60 years is estimated to reach two-thirds or around 60%-80%.

Author Biographies

Mega Elvina Rosa, Physiotherapy Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

Physiotherapy Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

Bonita Suharto, Kendalsari Community Health Center, Malang, Indonesia

Kendalsari Community Health Center, Malang, Indonesia

Sri Sunaringsih Ika Wardojo, Physiotherapy Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

Physiotherapy Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

Published
2023-10-03