Key result
High sodium and excessive fat intake are linked to greater hypertension severity in reproductive-aged women.
Why the study?
Hypertension in reproductive-age women poses significant risks to reproductive health and long-term cardiovascular outcomes, necessitating investigation of dietary and physical activity factors.
Cross-Sectional (n=54)
No
p-value: p=0.020 for fat; 0.001 for sodium
In women of childbearing age, higher intakes of fat and sodium are significantly correlated with more severe stages of hypertension, reinforcing the need for targeted dietary interventions.
Should not yet change dietary counseling; hypothesis-generating association warrants prospective confirmation in reproductive-age women.
Background: Hypertension, a non-communicable disease commonly found in Indonesia, is generally characterized by blood pressure exceeding the normal standard of 140/90 mmHg. Hypertension in reproductive-age women is a matter of concern due to its significant impact on reproductive health, including increased risks of preeclampsia during pregnancy, preterm birth, fetal growth restrictions, organ dysfunction (kidneys, liver, and brain), and long-term cardiovascular complications. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between macronutrient intake patterns, sodium consumption, and physical activity among women of reproductive age with hypertension in the service area of the Klampis Ngasem Public Health Center in Surabaya. Method: This study used an observational method with a cross-sectional research design involving 54 respondents as samples. Data collection was carried out using the SQ-FFQ form and a physical activity questionnaire. This study used the Spearman correlation test to measure the strength of the relationship between two variables. Result: The results of the study indicate a correlation between fat consumption patterns and the degree of hypertension in women of childbearing age in the Klampis Ngasem Surabaya Community Health Center working area with a p-value of 0.020, and a correlation between sodium consumption patterns and the degree of hypertension in women of childbearing age in the Klampis Ngasem Surabaya Community Health Center working area with a p-value of 0.01. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between macronutrient consumption patterns (fat) and sodium intake in hypertensive patients in the service area of the Klampis Ngasem Public Health Center in Surabaya, and there is no relationship between macronutrient consumption patterns (protein, carbohydrates) and physical activity in hypertensive women of reproductive age in the service area of the Klampis Ngasem Public Health Center in Surabaya.
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Sofikirana et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=54). Macronutrient and sodium consumption patterns vs. Normal or low consumption patterns was evaluated on Severity degree of hypertension (Stage 1, 2, or 3) (p=0.020 for fat; 0.001 for sodium). Excessive fat consumption (p=0.020) and high sodium intake (p=0.001) were significantly associated with increased severity of hypertension in women of reproductive age.
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