Hypertension in the South Bolaang Mongondow Regency: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of hypertension in the South Bolaang Mongondow Regency and to analyze several contributing factors, including family history, smoking history, alcohol consumption history, obesity, food consumption and stress level. Methodology: The study involved 200 participants, 100 of them diagnosed with hypertension and 100 without this condition, selected by purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate approaches. Results: In the South Bolaang Mongondow Regency, the prevalence of hypertension is higher in women than in men. The analysis showed that people with a family history of hypertension were 3.973-times more likely to develop the condition compared to those without such a history. Obesity increases the risk of hypertension by 1.541 times, while alcohol consumption increases it by 2.029 times. Smoking was associated with a 0.434-fold risk of hypertension, and a similar risk was observed among people with low levels of physical activity. Consuming foods high in salt increased the risk by 1,833 times, while stress increased the risk by 1,640 times. Conclusion: The results indicate that obesity, a history of alcohol consumption, and smoking do not appear to be significant risk factors for hypertension in the South Bolaang Mongondow Regency. However, a family history of hypertension, physical activity, and stress are risk factors for hypertension in this Regency.