Study of the Prevalence of Hypertension in Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 Years) in the Working Area of the Sungai Tering Community Health Center, East Tanjung Jabung Regency, 2022

Abstract

Hypertension is the most common chronic disease and a major risk factor for disability and premature death worldwide. Hypertension in women of childbearing age can accelerate the emergence of complications of cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of the risk of hypertension in women of childbearing age (15-49 years) in the Working Area of ​​the Sungai Tering Public Health Center, East Tanjung Jabung Regency in 2022. The type of research used was descriptive. The research design was cross sectional, 120 samples were analyzed using a descriptive narrative. Obtained the proportion of hypertension of 43.35%. Respondents who were aged ≥ 35 years (68.3%), respondents did not have a family history (55.8%), respondents were not obese (65%), respondents did the most strenuous physical activity (72.5%), respondents consumed a lot of seafood <100-400 grams/week (66.7%), and respondents used more hormonal contraception (89.2%).