Community Capacity Building in Hypertension Control through Counseling in Poris Gaga Village, Tangerang City

Reny Deswita; Beti Haerani; Zulia Putri Perdani; Shieva Nur Azizah Ahmad; Alpan Habibi; Eriyono Budi Wijoyo; Azizah Al Ashri Nainar; Imas Yoyoh; Gilang Prayogo; Arlinisa Khaira Putri

doi:10.55927/jpmb.v4i7.187

Authors

Reny Deswita Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Beti Haerani Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Zulia Putri Perdani Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Shieva Nur Azizah Ahmad Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Alpan Habibi Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Eriyono Budi Wijoyo Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Azizah Al Ashri Nainar Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Imas Yoyoh Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Gilang Prayogo Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Arlinisa Khaira Putri Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmb.v4i7.187

Keywords:

Hypertension, Community Capacity Building, Health Counseling

Abstract

Hypertension is the leading cause of premature death worldwide. Based on the results of a survey in RW 001 Poris Gaga Village to 87 heads of families, hypertension is the disease with the highest number of sufferers (70.7%). The majority of people have a lack of knowledge about hypertension (77%), poor behavior towards hypertension (79.7%), poor attitude towards hypertension (51.7%), irregular taking hypertension medication (51.7%). The purpose of this Community Service (PKM) activity is to increase community capacity regarding hypertension in Poris Gaga Village, Batu Ceper District, Tangerang City Regency. The activity will be carried out in October 2024. The methods used include lectures, interactive discussions. Results: good knowledge (72.1%), good attitude (59.8%), and good behavior (36.8%) regarding hypertension after health counseling.

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