Skripsi

Prevalensi hipertensi dan faktor-faktor yang berhubungan pada masyarakat kelurahan Paseban April 2009. = The Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Related Factors on Residents of Paseban April 2009.

Meningkatnya prevalensi penyakit kardiovaskular setiap tahun menjadi masalah utama di negara berkembang dan negara maju. Prevalensi hipertensi di Indonesia berkisar 31,7%. Ada beberapa faktor risiko hipertensi, misalnya usia, jenis kelamin dan status gizi. Penelitian ini bermaksud mencari prevalensi hipertensi, sebaran responden berdasarkan status gizi serta hubungan antara keduanya. Penelitian dilakukan secara potong-lintang berupa wawancara serta pengukuran tekanan darah dan indeks massa tubuh terhadap responden di Kelurahan Paseban selama April 2009. Angka partisipasi pada penelitian ini adalah 74% dengan jumlah responden yang ditemui 95 orang, Jumlah responden terbanyak menurut kelompok usia ada pada kelompok usia 41 - 50 tahun (31,7%). Sebaran menurut jenis kelamin hampir seimbang dengan 48,4% responden berjenis kelamin laki-laki. Prevalensi hipertensi ditemukan sebesar 38,9%. Terdapat 43,2% responden dengan status gizi overweight. Terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara usia dan status gizi dengan hipertensi, dengan kelompok usia 51 - 60 tahun dan kelompok overweight sebagai penderita hipertensi terbanyak. Jenis kelamin laki-laki cenderung lebih banyak menderita hipertensi.
Kata Kunci : Prevalensi, hipertensi, usia, jenis kelamin, status gizi.



The prevalence of hypertension has been rising both in developing and developed countries. The estimated prevalence in Indonesia is 31,7%. There are several risk factors for developing hypertention, such as age, gender and nutritional status factor. A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence of hypertantion and its association with sociodemographic factors. Data measurements included house to house interview, blood pressure and BMI measurement at Paseban during April 2009. The participation rate was 74% and 95 respondents were collected. There were 37,1% respondents belong to the group of age 41 - 50. Distribution by gender was almost equal with 48,4% of the respondents were male. The prevalence of hypertension was 38,9%. There were 43,2% respondents with overweight. There were significant associations between age and nutritional status with hypertension, with of age 51 - 60 and overweight group as the group with the most hypertensive respondents. More male respondents had hypertension.
Keywords : prevalence, hypertension, age, gender, nutritional status.