Journal of Nursing Education and Practice
Efektivitas Edukasi Kesehatan Berbasis Komunitas Dalam Pencegahan Hipertensi Literatur Review: Effectiveness of Community-Based Health Education in Hypertension Prevention: A Literature Review
By Ricky Riyanto Iksan, Anis Dwi Safitri, Chika Marlin Anggraini and 2 others.
Abstract
Introduction
Hypertension is a chronic public health problem that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Lifestyle factors, low levels of knowledge, and lack of public awareness are the main causes of the increasing prevalence of hypertension. Community-based health education is an important intervention strategy to increase knowledge, awareness, and preventive behaviors in hypertension prevention.
Objectives
Reviewing the effectiveness of community-based health education in preventing hypertension by increasing knowledge, healthy living behavior, and blood pressure control in the community.