Factors Associated with Compliance of Hypertension Treatment in the Elderly

Introduction: According to the Ministry of Health, hypertension is a condition when systolic blood pressure is ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure is ≥90 mmHg. Hypertension is still a serious health problem and the cause is difficult to know and most sufferers are in the elderly population. Elderly with hypertension in East Sumba Regency in 2020 numbered 1,368 and 2021 there were 1,335 cases. Medication adherence is an important factor in controlling blood pressure, especially in elderly patients. Objective: To identify factors related to treatment compliance in elderly with hypertension. Method: Quantitative with cross-sectional design. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a total of 70 respondents. The instrument used was MMAS-8 questionnaire. Results: Clearly from 70 respondents found that 59 people (84%) were compliant with treatment and 11 respondents (16%) were not. The chi-square test showed there was no relationship between age, gender, education level, employment and marital status with hypertension treatment compliance. Conclusion. Majority of elderly with hypertension are compliant with treatment and there is no relationship between respondent characteristics and treatment compliance. Suggestion: Elderly with hypertension should maintain medication compliance and continue to keep a healthy lifestyle.