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

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Anri Anri , Supriyatni Kartadarma

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  • EP ID EP731448
  • DOI 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i12n01
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Anri Anri, Supriyatni Kartadarma (2023). The Effect of Smoking and History of Hypertension on The Incidence of Hypertension. International Journal of Health & Medical Research, 2(12), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-731448