Hubungan tekanan darah dengan tingkat kecemasan pada pasien hipertensi

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Abstract Background: Hypertension is defined as a condition of persistent blood pressure with systolic pressure ≥140/90 mmHg. One of the factors that can cause hypertension is the level of anxiety experienced by patients. Therapy is necessary for hypertensive patients to manage their anxiety, one of which is through back and foot massage therapy, as many patients feel fear when experiencing hypertension for the first time. Purpose: To determine the relationship between blood pressure and anxiety levels in hypertensive patients. Method: This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design, using both primary and secondary data. Data collection was carried out using observation sheets and questionnaires. The total population of this study consisted of 113 patients, with 30 respondents selected as the research sample. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling. The tool used to measure the patients' anxiety levels was a questionnaire with an ordinal scale. Data analysis was conducted univariately and bivariately, with the presentation of data from two variables analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: The findings revealed that 15 respondents (78.9%) who experienced mild anxiety had normal blood pressure, while 4 respondents (21.1%) had high blood pressure. None of the respondents with normal blood pressure experienced severe anxiety, while 11 respondents (100%) with high blood pressure also experienced severe anxiety. Statistical testing using the chi-square method showed a p-value of 0.001 (<0.05). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between blood pressure and anxiety levels in hypertensive patients. Keywords: Anxiety Level; Blood Pressure; Hypertension.