Relationship between self managemen and quality of life patient with hypertension
Fanny Metungku(a*), Mayusef Sukmana (a), Khumaidi (a), Sholichin (a)

Nursing Department Faculty of Medicine Mulawarman University
Corresponding Email : fanymetungku[at]fk.unmul.ac.id

Abstract

Abstract
Introduction: Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition that can cause death even without previous complaints and can become very dangerous if not handled properly. Individuals affected by hypertension can be managed if handled appropriately. One way to regulate blood pressure is with good self-management. This research aims to identify the relationship between self-management and quality of life in Hypertension patients.
Method: The method used is a survey method with a quantitative approach. Using consecutive sampling techniques as many as 112 respondents. The measurement tools used are the Hypertension Self Management Behavior Questionnaire (HSMBQ) and WHO Quality of Life - BREF (WHOQOL - BREF).
Results: This study found that hypertensive patients had poor self-management 74 (66.1%) and poor quality of life of 60 (53.6%). The results of the chi-square statistical test obtained a value of p = 0.001.
Conclusion: This study concludes that there is a relationship between self-management and the quality of life of hypertensive patients

Keywords: self-management- quality of life- hypertension

Topic: Nursing care