The Relationship Between Self-Care Management and the Level of Blood Pressure Control in Elderly with Hypertension in the Work Area of Community Health Center X

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease that often occurs without symptoms and can cause serious complications in the elderly if not treated properly. One effort to keep blood pressure under control is through the implementation of effective self-care management. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-care management and the level of blood pressure control in elderly people with hypertension in the working area of Community Health Center X. This study used a descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 65 respondents who had undergone routine check-ups during the last three months were selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using the Hypertension Self-Management Behavior Questionnaire (HSMBQ) and observation sheets to assess the level of blood pressure control. The results showed that most elderly participants had good self-care management, with 36 people (92.3%) having controlled blood pressure. Statistical analysis using the Chi-Square test produced a p-value of 0.001 (α <0.05), which indicated a significant relationship between self-care management and blood pressure control. The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant relationship between self-care management and the level of blood pressure control in elderly patients with hypertension. Therefore, increasing education and motivation for the elderly in managing hypertension independently is very important to prevent further complications.