The Relationship Between the Level of Knowledge and Community Behavior Towards the Incident of Hypertension in Sumberngepoh Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency
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Lifestyle is one of the primary factors contributing to hypertension. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide are affected by this condition, with the majority residing in developing countries. A preliminary survey conducted in Sumberngepoh Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency revealed that 17 out of 24 respondents were unaware of their hypertension status and had never had their blood pressure measured. Additionally, 5 respondents were identified as having uncontrolled hypertension, attributed to irregular blood pressure monitoring and non-compliance with antihypertensive medication. Given these findings, this study aimed to examine the relationship between knowledge level and community behavior toward hypertension incidence in Sumberngepoh Village, with the goal of raising public awareness about the serious complications associated with this disease. The study employed a cross-sectional design, conducted from October 26 to 31, 2025. Knowledge was assessed using the Hypertension Knowledge-Level Scale (HK-LS), while a structured questionnaire was used to evaluate community behavior regarding hypertension prevention. Statistical analysis using the Chi-square test revealed no significant relationship between knowledge level and hypertension incidence, with a p-value of 0.271 (p > 0.05). However, a significant relationship was found between behavioral level and hypertension incidence, with a p-value of 0.024 (p < 0.05). Furthermore, Spearman correlation analysis indicated no significant association between knowledge level and hypertension prevention behavior, yielding a p-value of 0.392 (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that behavior plays a more influential role than knowledge alone in determining hypertension outcomes within this community.
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