A Case Study of Nursing Care for Patients with Uterine Myoma in the Midwifery Ward
Abstract
Background: Hypertension remains a major global health problem contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. High sodium intake, excess body weight, and low physical activity are recognized as key modifiable risk factors. These factors influence blood pressure through increased vascular resistance and metabolic imbalance. Understanding their relationship is essential to support effective prevention strategies and promote healthy lifestyles in the community, particularly in reducing the burden of hypertension.
Methods : A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 94 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Sodium intake was assessed using a semi-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ). Physical activity was measured using the Physical Activity Level (PAL), while nutritional status was determined using Body Mass Index (BMI). Blood pressure was measured with a digital monitor. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test.
Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 66.0%. High sodium intake was observed in 63.8% of respondents, 62.8% were overweight, and 48.9% had low physical activity. Significant associations were found between hypertension and sodium intake, nutritional status, and physical activity (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: High sodium intake, overweight status, and low physical activity are significantly associated with hypertension, highlighting the importance of lifestyle modification for prevention and control..
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