Identification of Risk Factors for the High Prevalence of Hypertension Among Farm Workers in the Agro Industry Area Jember

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of hypertension among farmers/farm workers in Indonesia has reached 36.1%. Many studies have been conducted on hypertension’s causes and risk factors in farmers/farm workers. However, each agro-industrial area has its characteristics, so it is essential to recognize these problems to find solutions. This study aims to identify problems related to risk factors that cause hypertension in agricultural workers in Jember Regency. Materials and methods: This research is an observational analytical research. The target population is the agro-industrial community, especially those who work in the agromedical field, namely agricultural workers. Determining the sample size in this study used total sampling, namely 64 agricultural workers with hypertension based on medical record data at the community health center. The research instrument is a questionnaire with structured interviews. The data analysis test that will be used in this research is the chi-square test to analyze the relationship hypertension risk factors in farm workers.. The data had been collected from various risk factors that can determine the prevalence of hypertension in farm workers, such as smoking, obesity, high fat intake, excessive alcohol intake, high salt intake, and ignorance. Results: From the statistical test results of the six variables, only two variables had high significance values (α<0.05). High salt intake (α=0.045) and ignorance factor (α=0.027) are those variables. Conclusion: The conclusion in this study is that the risk factors that cause the high prevalence of hypertension in farmers are factors of high sodium intake and ignorance.