Relationship of Genetic History, Behavior, Environment and Health Services with The Event of Hypertension In Kolam Village, North Sumatera

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze what are the causes of high hypertension disease in the village of Pond, District of Percut Sei Tuan. This quantitative research uses an observational method with a cross sectional study design. Samples were taken about 150 respondents, consisting of men and women with an average age of 47 years. The sampling method is random sampling method. Data was collected by filling out questionnaires by respondents. The data variables studied were Age, Gender, Education, Genetic History, and variables including behavior, environment, and health services. This is related to HL Bloom's Theory which states that there are 4 factors influencing health status in a row. The results of the study using the 5% alpha statistical test showed that P-Value < 0.05 there was a relationship between genetic history and the incidence of hypertension, then regular exercise 3 times in a week  has no relationship with hypertension, this is based on P-Value > 0.05, namely P-Value 0.706. Then there is a relationship between the behavior of consuming iodized salt with the incidence of hypertension, a P-Value value of 0.022 is obtained. The conclusion that causes the high prevalence of hypertension in the village of Pools is irregular eating patterns and the respondent's genetic history. and Health Services.