The Relationship Between Lifestyle And Recurrent Stroke Prevention In Elderly Elders In The Golden Road Ciputra Hospital Inpatient Ward, Citra Garden City, West Jakarta

Abstract

Background:  Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the elderly, and carries a high risk of recurrence if secondary prevention measures are not optimally implemented. Recurrent stroke can worsen the health condition of the elderly and increase the burden of long-term care. This study aims to determine the relationship between lifestyle and the prevention of recurrent stroke in the elderly at Ciputra Hospital. The research method used a quantitative analytical cross-sectional study design, in which measurements of independent and dependent variables were conducted simultaneously at the same time. The study population consisted of 30 elderly people with a history of stroke who were undergoing treatment at Ciputra Hospital, with a total sampling technique used. Data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire to assess the respondents' lifestyle and a study of medical records to assess efforts to prevent recurrent stroke. Data analysis used the Chi-Square test with a significance level of 0.05. The results showed a significant relationship between lifestyle and the prevention of recurrent stroke in the elderly with a p-value of 0.032. In conclusion, the implementation of a healthy lifestyle needs to be continuously improved as part of a strategy to prevent recurrent stroke.