Overview of Blood Pressure amongst Hypertension Patients at Kawiley District Kauditan, North Minahasa Regency

Abstract

Hypertension is a condition where the blood pressure is elevated. It occurs worldwide with an increasing incidence rate year by year, therefore still is an interesting topic of research as an effort to manage this disease. Long term uncontrolled high blood pressure may lead to several complications such as cardiovascular diseases, kidney disease and stroke. Monitoring blood pressure regularly and patients’ adherence to medication will lower the risk of complications. This study aims to explore the blood pressure of patients with hypertension at Kawiley and their adherence to taking anti hypertension drugs. This is an analytical descriptive survey with cross sectional approach. Respondents have been recruited from primary health care facilities. Blood pressures were taken according to standardized operation procedure using a digital measurement. Medication usage have been recorded, tabulated and analyzed. Results show from 54 respondents, consisting of 16 (29.6%) male and 38 (70.4%) female with the average age of 64 years old. Average systolic blood pressure (SBP) for all respondents is 133.5 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is 83.4 mmHg, with no big differences amongst the gender. About 18 respondents have systolic BP higher than 140mmHg (average 148.4mmHg) and 13 respondents with diastolic BP more than 90mmHg (average 94.1mmHg). (41 of the 54 respondents) consistently take their medications as prescribed. Systolic blood pressure of those who are not consistent with their antihypertension medications is greater than 130 mmHg. Most of the respondents only use one type of calcium channel blocker as an antihypertension medication. In conclusion, most respondents stick to taking their medications as directed, and the average blood pressure among respondents with hypertension is within the normal range. It is advised that hypertensive patients periodically check their blood pressure to prevent serious problems.