Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Hypertension Complication Prevention Behavior

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease problem. The cause of hypertension due to lifestyle. So it is necessary to prevent hypertension, one of which is self efficacy against one’s own abilities. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between self efficacy and the behavior of preventing hypertension complications based on health promotion model. Method: The research design is cross-sectional design, with population was 122. Using non-probability sampling technique with purposive sampling type, the sample size was 93 hypertensive patients. The dependent variable is self efficacy, and the independent variable is the dbehavior of preventing hypertension complications. Instrument for self-efficacy and prevention of hypertension complications using a questionnaire. The analysis using the Spearman Rank test Result: Most hypertensive patients had high self efficacy (94,9%) and had positive behavior in preventing it, while 34 respondents with low self efficacy (82,4%) had negative behavior in its prevention. The statistical test indicated that there is a relationship between self efficacy and prevention of hypertension complications (p<0.000). Conclusion: High self efficacy makes self confidence in self care, on the other hand, low self efficacy will not be able to carry out self care. It is hoped that regular education from health facilities can increase knowledge in order to create high self efficacy for patients.