Title: Knowledge of hypertension (non-communicable disease) program officer about management of home blood pressure measurement at the East Nusa Tenggara, RI-RDTL Border
Abstract:
Introduction: Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor that significantly contributes to cardiovascular disease, becoming a global health problem and a serious health challenge. This disease consistently contributes to premature death, has a more pronounced impact in Indonesia and even in the world due to low awareness and poor control rates. As a health care provider, it is very important to master home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) which plays an important role in hypertension management. This study aims to identify the knowledge of health workers related to Home Blood Pressure Measurement at the RI-RDTL Border.
Method: The research method uses quantitative descriptive analysis with a cross-sectional approach. Conducted on all nurses/health workers who are responsible for the non- communicable disease hypertension program both in the health office and health centers. Data were collected through an online questionnaire about HBPM consisting of 21 question items. Data analysis was performed using SPSS.
Results: 63 health workers were recruited. The average age was 36 (5) years, 85.7% were women. 63.5% had a D3 education, 88.9% were nurses, and 54% had worked for more than 10 years. As many as 58.73% have good knowledge about HBPM. Conclusion: this study shows that there are still 41.27% of health workers who have inadequate knowledge about HBPM. The health office must strengthen training programs for health workers in health centers that handle hypertension NCDs in order to utilize HBPM effectively in diagnosing and managing hypertension.
