UNRAVELING HYPERTENSION RISK FACTORS AMONG OUTPATIENTS AT THE MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL IN ACEH PROVINCE

Аннотация

This study delves into the identification of risk factors for hypertension among outpatients at the Mother and Child Hospital in Aceh Province. Hypertension is a prevalent cardiovascular condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, demographic and clinical data were collected from a sample of outpatients. Logistic regression analysis was employed to determine the association between various risk factors and hypertension prevalence. The study revealed key risk factors including age, family history of hypertension, body mass index, and smoking status. Findings highlight the importance of targeted preventive strategies to address modifiable risk factors and mitigate the burden of hypertension in this population. KEYWORDS Hypertension, risk factors, outpatients, Mother and Child Hospital, Aceh Province, cardiovascular health, cross- sectional study, age, family history, body mass index, smoking status.