Relationship of Stress Level and Sports Habit with Hypertension Incidence of Menopause in Posbindu Aster Working Area Puskesmas Leuwigajah Cimahi City 2018

Abstract

Background : Hypertension is an increase in persistent pressure on arterial blood vessels, in which systolic blood pressure is equal to or above 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure is equal to or above 90 mmHg. Levels of stress and exercise habits one can affect the occurrence of hypertension. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between stress levels and exercise habits with the incidence of hypertension in menopause in Posbindu Aster Working area Leuwigajah Puskesmas Cimahi city 2018.
Method : The research design used was case control with 64 samples taken in total sampling. Primary and secondary data collection techniques. Primary data were obtained by interview based on questionnaire and secondary questionnaire obtained from recording and reporting of hypertension in Posbindu Aster. Univariate and bivariate data analysis with chi-square test and relation size (OR). The Results : showed there was a relationship between stress level (p value = 0.001) and exercise habits (p value = 0.044) with hypertension occurrence in menopause.
Conclusion: It is advisable to do counseling for menopause about stress control and regular exercise to reduce incidence of hypertension.