THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF CARE MANAGEMENT AND BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS AT SEI LANGKAI PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER, BATAM CITY, IN 2025

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Hypertension is a clinical condition characterized by a persistent blood pressure of ≥130/80 mmHg. It is classified as a non-communicable disease with a high prevalence and contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality rates. Based on a preliminary survey conducted by the researcher at Sei Langkai Public Health Center in 2024, there were 19,796 recorded hypertension cases. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self-care management and blood pressure among patients with hypertension at Sei Langkai Public Health Center, Batam City, in 2025. This research employed a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 115 patients with hypertension recorded in April, with a sample of 54 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data on self-care management were collected using the H-SCALE questionnaire, while blood pressure data were obtained from medical records through observation sheets. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square statistical test. The univariate analysis showed that more than half of the respondents (61.1%) had poor self care management, and most respondents (81.5%) had blood pressure classified as stage 2 hypertension. The bivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between self-care management and blood pressure p-value = 0.009. It is recommended that healthcare professionals enhance education regarding self care management for patients with hypertension, and that patients consistently implement self care practices in daily life by adhering to prescribed medications, maintaining a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and engaging in regular physical activity to help stabilize blood pressure.