Determinants of High Blood Pressure in Women during COVID-19 Pandemic

Budi Setyawati1); Noviati Fuada1); Salimar1); Ernita2)

doi:10.26911/AB.ICPH.09.2022.93

Authors

	Budi Setyawati1) 1)National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia ~ Author
	Noviati Fuada1) 1)National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia ~ Author
	Salimar1) 1)National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia ~ Author
	Ernita2) 2)Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Indonesia ~ Author

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions in routine care and chronic disease management. As hypertension is the most common modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular events, it is imperative that, even during dis�ruptions in care, hypertension control remains a priority. It is necessary to the deter�mi�nants of high blood pressure as an input for prevention. This study aimed to determine the determinants of high blood pressure in women during COVID-19 pandemic.

Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Bogor, West Java, from September to Desember 2021. Sample were all women aged 20-59 years involved in a cohort study of children growth and development. The dependent variable was high blood pressure (pre-hypertension and hypertension). The independent variables in this stud are consumption habit, mental-emotional, age, middle upper arm circumference (MUAC), weight gain, and education. The dependent variable was high blood pressure (pre-hypertension and hypertension). Data of the other variables were collected by questionnaire. The data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression.

Results: The risk of high blood pressure (pre-hypertension and hypertension) increased with aged \u226535 years (aOR=2.04; p=0.016), MUAC \u226528 cm (aOR=4.23; p <0.001), weight gain \u2265 10kg (aOR=5.14; p=0.025), and education \u2265 senior high school (aOR=1.94; p=0.032) and its statistically significant.

Conclusion: The risk of high blood pressure icreased with age\u226535 years, status obesity (MUAC \u226528 cm), weight gain (\u226510 kg), and high education (\u2265 senior high school).