Abstract
Background: Hypertension is a chronic health condition that cannot be cured. It is caused by high sodium consumption, obesity, stress, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Purpose: Determine the relationship between family support and adherence to a low-salt diet in the working area of the Sei Mencirim Health Center, Deli Serdang District, for the elderly with hypertension. Methods: The population in this study was older adults with hypertension, totaling 110 respondents. The sample in this study was 52 respondents using a purposive sampling technique, using univariate and bivariate data analysis with the chi-square test. Results: The results of the chi-square statistical test obtained a p-value of 0.00 compared to the value of α = 0.05, so the p-value < 0.05 (0.00< 0.05). This means that there is a significant relationship between family support and adherence to a low-salt diet in the elderly with hypertension in the Sei Mencirim Health Center, Deli Serdang District. Conclusion: This study found that there is a significant relationship between family support and adherence to a low-salt diet in the elderly with hypertension. It is hoped that health workers will provide more information about adherence to a low-salt diet in hypertensive patients through health education.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
