Gambaran Kejadian Hipertensi dan Cara Pencegahannya pada Masyarakat Pesisir Desa Tudungano Kecamatan Sawa Kabupaten Konawe Utara Tahun 2025

Abstrak

Hypertension is one of the major public health problems frequently found in coastal communities and often goes undetected. It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. This study aimed to describe the incidence of hypertension and its prevention among coastal communities in Tudungano Village, Sawa Sub-district, North Konawe Regency in 2025. This research used a descriptive quantitative design with 25 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Results showed that most respondents were aged 18–80 years, male (56%), married (68%), and working as housewives (40%). Most had senior high school education (72%). A total of 40% of respondents smoked, 4% consumed alcohol, and 56% frequently consumed high-salt foods. Family history of hypertension was found in 12% of respondents. Preventive efforts include quitting smoking, reducing salt intake, avoiding alcohol, managing stress, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy diet, and regularly checking blood pressure. Conclusion: Hypertension incidence in Tudungano coastal community is still relatively high, mainly influenced by lifestyle factors

Kata kunci

• Hypertension
• Prevention
• coastal communities