RISK FACTORS FOR HYPERTENSION AMONG PRE-ELDERLY ADULTS (AGED 45–59 YEARS) AT POSBINDU PTM POST 2, BOHAR VILLAGE, TAMAN DISTRICT, SIDOARJO REGENCY

Abstract

Hypertension remains one of the leading non-communicable diseases and continues to pose a major public health concern due to its association with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other chronic complications. Individuals in the pre-elderly age group begin to experience physiological changes that increase their susceptibility to hypertension. This study aimed to describe the risk factors associated with hypertension among pre-elderly adults aged 45–59 years at Posbindu PTM Pos 2, Bohar Village, Taman District, Sidoarjo Regency.This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of 30 pre-elderly adults aged 45–59 years who had been diagnosed with hypertension. A total sampling technique was applied, in which all eligible participants were included in the study. Data were collected using a respondent characteristics questionnaire, Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements, the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The data were analyzed using univariate analysis and are presented as frequency distributions and percentages. The findings revealed that most respondents were female (73.3%), with the largest proportion aged 51–55 years (43.3%). Regarding hypertension risk factors, the majority of respondents were classified as overweight or obese (60.0%), were non-smokers (73.3%), had poor dietary habits related to high-salt food consumption (83.3%) and high-fat food consumption (73.3%), engaged in moderate levels of physical activity (70.0%), and experienced moderate levels of stress (76.7%). In conclusion, the most prevalent risk factors for hypertension among pre-elderly adults were excess body weight, unhealthy dietary habits characterized by high salt and fat intake, and moderate stress levels. Promotive and preventive strategies, including health education, dietary modification, increased physical activity, and regular monitoring of hypertension risk factors, are essential to reduce the risk of hypertension-related complications among pre-elderly adults.