The Effect of Health Literacy on Blood Pressure Control in Hypertensive Patients at the Benteng Health Center, Central Bangka Regency, in 2025

Muhamad Seto Sudirman; Mirnawati Zalili Sailan; Auronita Puspa Pratiwi; Monia Agni Wiyatami; Syamsul Rizal Sinulingga; Dwi Varamsi

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v4i11.477

Authors

Muhamad Seto Sudirman Poltekkes Pangkalpinang
Mirnawati Zalili Sailan Poltekkes Pangkalpinang
Auronita Puspa Pratiwi Poltekkes Pangkalpinang
Monia Agni Wiyatami Poltekkes Pangkalpinang
Syamsul Rizal Sinulingga Poltekkes Pangkalpinang
Dwi Varamsi Poltekkes Pangkalpinang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v4i11.477

Keywords:

Health Literacy, Hypertension, Blood Pressure

Abstract

Hypertension is a major non-communicable disease and leading cause of global mortality. According to WHO, an estimated 1.28 billion adults suffer from hypertension, with projections reaching 1.5 billion by 2025. In Indonesia, prevalence stands at 34.1%, with 32.27% of patients not taking medication regularly. Health literacy plays a crucial role in understanding, evaluating, and applying health information, influencing treatment adherence and blood pressure control. This quantitative observational cross-sectional study involved 30 respondents at Benteng Public Health Center, Central Bangka. Using Chi-Square analysis, results revealed a significant relationship between health literacy and blood pressure control (p=0.003). Conclusively, good health literacy contributes to effective hypertension management, highlighting the importance of comprehensive health education strategies

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