Relationship Between Family Support and Quality of life of Hypertensive Patients in Rural area of Surakarta
Agus Sudaryanto1,2*, Endang Zulaicha Susilaningsih1, Rahmawati Yulikasari1
1Department of Nursing, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia
2Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taiwan
*Corresponding Author: Agus Sudaryanto (agus_sudaryanto[at]ums.ac.id)
Abstract
Background: Hypertension is one of the cardiovascular system diseases which mostly affects the elderly in the community. The country of Indonesia consists of urban and rural areas. Many hypertensive patients are living in rural areas of Indonesia. Purpose: This study sought to determine the relationship between family support and quality of life of Hypertensive patients in a rural area of Surakarta. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a convenience sample of 68 older adults residing in Gayam Village, Surakarta using a questionnaire. Results: There was a significant relationship between family social support and quality of life of Hypertensive patients in a rural area of Surakarta, p-value: 0.031; χ2: 4.666. Based on the level of family support of 68 respondents, there are 30 people (44.1%) lack family support, and 38 people (55.9%) received well. Conclusion: Family support is correlated with quality of life among Hypertensive Patients in rural area of Surakarta. This study recommends taking take into account to provide support for Hypertensive patients, especially from family.
Keywords: Hypertension, Hypertensive patients, family support, quality of life, urban
Topic: Health Promotion and Education