THE EFFECT OF EDUCATION ON SODIUM CONSUMPTION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS AT UPTD PUSKESMAS BULELENG III

Abstract

High sodium consumption can cause high blood pressure because sodium has the ability to retain water. A person who has more sodium intake is at 25 times the risk of developing hypertension compared to those who consume enough or not excess sodium. One of the management of hypertension is exercising. Regular physical activity or exercise will result in increased efficiency of the heart's performance. Someone who regularly exercises will have lower blood pressure and avoid the risk of developing high blood pressure. This research aims to determine the effect of education on sodium consumption and exercise activity in hypertensive patients at UPTD Puskesmas Buleleng III. This research was conducted at UPTD Puskesmas Buleleng III with one group pre test-post test research design. The population in this study were hypertensive patients at UPTD Puskesmas Buleleng III with non probability sampling. The result of this research was a significant effect between DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet education and sample sodium consumption (p value = 0.001) and there is also significant influence between education and physical activity (p value = 0.001).

Keywords: DASH education; hypertensive; sodium consumption; physical activity;