The influence of Individual Characteristics and Risk Behavior on The Incidence of Hypertension among Community in Medan City

Abstract

Hypertension is the third cause of death in Indonesia. The incidence of hypertension in Medan City remains high. The disease is related to risk behavior that could be prevented. The purpose of study is to determine the influence of individual characteristics and risk behavior on the incidence of hypertension. This was an observational study with case control design. The study samples was 208 at a case: control ratio of 1:1. Data was analyzed using Simple and Multiple Logistic Regression. The results showed that Individual characteristics including age (adjusted OR 7.608, 95% CI 2.73, 21.22), education (adjusted OR 1.93, 95% CI 1.03, 3.61), overweight (adjusted OR 2.44, 95% CI 1.31,4.65) and risk behavior including smoking habit (adjusted OR 2.32, 95 % CI 1.22, 4.43) were associated with incidence of hypertension. It was recommended to strengthen health promotion regarding healthy behaviour and maintain body weight.