The Related Factors to Hypertension among Young Adults in Pakis Village, Jember East Java

ABSTRAC. This study aims to determine the associated factors with the incidence of hypertension among young adults in Pakis village. This study used an observational analytic design by using a cross-sectional approach. The total sample of 368 respondents was taken by purposive sampling technique from young adult groups in Pakis village, Panti sub-district. The research used questionnaires and direct observation as the instruments. The data were analyzed by the chi-square test. Based on the results of the study it could be seen that factors that associated with the prevalence of hypertension among young adults were age, family history with hypertension, nutritional status, and physical activity. However, there was no relationship between gender, smoking habits and the incidence of hypertension among young adults in village orphanage. It is expected to the community of Pakis Village, Panti sub-district, to check their health regularly. Health centers should provide health education consistently, and periodic supervision should be applied to the patient with high blood pressure so that they could maintain their health.