Risk Factor of Hypertension among Urban Community Living in Kartini Sub district, Central Jakarta

Abstract

Hypertension is a chronic condition of high blood pressure, which, over a long period, can cause organ damage and lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Central Jakarta, as an urban city in Indonesia, has a high rate of hypertension, about 39,05%, and Kartini subdistrict is one of the areas in Central Jakarta with relatively high cases of hypertension. This study aims to identify the risk factors for hypertension in the urban community with hypertension. This research was conducted in May 2023 in the Kartini sub-district, using a qualitative method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with six respondents of productive age (18-60 years old). Supporting participants are also involved in this research for the triangulation process. Collected data will be analyzed using content analysis techniques. The results showed that the risk factors of hypertension among communities with hypertension consist of family history of hypertension, smoking behavior, sleep quality, less physical activity, and less fruit and vegetable consumption. From the study, we can conclude that modifiable and non-modifiable factors influence the incidence of hypertension in urban communities in Kartini Subdistrict. Support from local health workers is crucial to ensuring communities maintain and adopt healthier lifestyles, thereby eliminating risk factors for hypertension.