ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS OF HEALTHY BEHAVIOR OF POST-TROKE PATIENTS IN THE CITY OF BANDA ACEH

Abstract

Stroke sufferers have a high risk of experiencing recurrent strokes, but many stroke sufferers do not change their lifestyle behavior to be healthier, such as consuming foods high in fat and salt, lack of physical activity, not avoiding cigarette smoke, not getting enough sleep and not controlling stress. This quantitative research with a cross-sectional study design aims to determine the factors related to the healthy behavior of post-stroke sufferers in Banda Aceh City. Sampling was carried out by incidental sampling of 95 post-stroke sufferers who sought outpatient treatment at the Neurology Polyclinic and Medical Rehabilitation Polyclinic at Meuraxa General Hospital, Banda Aceh City. Data collection was obtained through interviews conducted from February 16 to March 10 2023. Data analysis used the logistic regression test. The research results show that as many as 60% of post-stroke sufferers have unhealthy behavior. This unhealthy behavior of post-stroke sufferers is associated with middle smoking status (OR=84.70; 95%CI=2.19-3282.15; p=0.017), low education (OR=7646.98; 95%CI=39, 32-1487138.0; p=0.001), secondary education (OR=248.91; 95%CI= 2.67-23225.21; p=0.017). Low education level is the most dominant factor related to unhealthy behavior, so it is hoped that health workers will provide education about unhealthy behavior and its consequences for poststroke sufferers and carry out regular monitoring and motivate patients to achieve their goals for recovery.