GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP, DAN TINDAKAN PENDERITA HIPERTENSI TENTANG TERAPI NON - FARMAKOLOGI DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS MAELANG, KABUPATEN BOLAANG MONGONDOW

Abstract

Background: Hypertensive disease is the third leading cause of death, accounting for 6.7% of all deaths at all ages in Indonesia. Patients can follow non-pharmacological therapies including lifestyle changes, reducing alcohol consumption, adjusting diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat milk, legumes, and high protein, low sodium intake, bay leaf decoction water, deep breathing therapy, and finger grip relaxation therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and actions of patients with hypertension about non-pharmacological therapies in the Maelang Health Center Working Area.The method used in this study was a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The sample used in this study was 65 patients with hypertension. Data collection techniques using primary and secondary data. The results showed that most patients with hypertension at the Maelang health center had good category knowledge about non-pharmacological therapy as many as 53 respondents (81.5%). Most hypertensive patients at Maelang health center have a good category attitude about non-pharmacological therapy as many as 42 respondents (64.6%). Most of the hypertensive patients at Maelang health center have follow-up