The 4th International Conference on Nursing

Author :

Tony Suharsono, Esthi Dwi Yuliawati, Lilik Supriati

Affiliation :

School of Nursing, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia

Abstract :

Introduction Hypertension as a chronic disease has become major health problem in the world and Indonesia. The number of hypertension cases has increased along with lifestyle changes related to diet pattern. One of hypertension managements includes compliance to low-salt diet. Family as the nearest external environment among hypertension patients is expected could provide good support to increase low-salt diet compliance. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between family support and low-salt diet compliance among hypertension patients in Kendalsari Primary Health Care Malang. Methods The study used a cross sectional design. The sample of this study included 53 hypertension patients and their family carrying out treatment in Kendalsari Primary Health Care Malang. Data were collected using family support questionnaire and DSRQ (Dietary Sodium Restriction Questionnaire). Results The results showed that family support level was fair (22.68%) and low-salt diet compliance in hypertension patients were moderate (55.30). Based on Pearson correlation statistical test, it found that there was a significant correlation between family support and low-salt diet compliance with p = 0.002 at α = 0.05, proved a moderate correlation +0.425. Conclusion It could be concluded that better family support provides more obedient hypertension patients in low-salt diet. The study suggests that health workers at Kendalsari Primary Health Care Malang should provide education not only to patients but also families to improve support of dietary information.

Keywords :

Family Support; Low-Salt Diet Compliance; Hypertension