The Effect of Smoking and History of Hypertension on The Incidence of Hypertension
Journal Title: International Journal of Health & Medical Research - Year 2023, Vol 2, Issue 12
Abstract
Background: Hypertension is still a health problem in Indonesia, especially in Bandung. The increase in hypertension cases can be caused by unhealthy lifestyles. Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of smoking and history of hypertension on the incidence of hypertension. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. The population of this study is a productive age community, which is between 15-60 years. The sample technique in this study used accidental sampling techniques and obtained samples of 67 people. The instrument used is a questionnaire. Data analysis using chi-square test. Results: More than half of respondents smoke (53.7%), most respondents have no family history of hypertension (55.2%), and more than half of respondents suffer from hypertension (52.2%). The variables that affect the incidence of hypertension are smoking (p = 0.005 and OR = 4.773 (1.696-13.427) and history of hypertension (p = 0.033 and OR = 2.933 (1.075-8.001). Conclusion: Smoking people are at risk of suffering from hypertension by 4.7 times greater than people who do not smoke and people who have a history of hypertension are at risk of suffering from hypertension by 2.9 times greater than people who have no family history of hypertension. Suggestion: It is recommended to people who smoke in order to stop smoking. Mainly are those who have a family history of hypertension
Authors and Affiliations
Anri Anri , Supriyatni Kartadarma
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