The Relationship of Obesity and Stress Level with The Incident of Hypertension in Public Primary School Teachers in Bedali Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency

Introduction: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with the most prevalence in the world. In 2021, it is estimated that there will be 1.4 million residents and adults experiencing hypertension [5]. In Indonesia, the incidence of hypertension in the age group >15 years reached 34.1% [13]. According to data from the Bedali Polindes in 2020, hypertension is included in the top 10 most common diseases in Bedali Village. Obesity and stress levels often occur in elementary school teachers due to the lack of implementation of good diet and physical activity at school and the high workload [9]. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between obesity and stress with the incidence of hypertension in public elementary school teachers in Bedali Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency. Methods: The method of this research is analytic observational with a cross-sectional research design. The research was conducted from 7 – 13 May 2023. The sample of respondents consisted of all teachers at SDN 1 Bedali, SDN 2 Bedali, SDN 4 Bedali, and SDN 5 Bedali in Bedali Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were obtained 44 sample. The research instruments were sphygmomanometers, weight scales, height measurement (microtoise ), and the perceived stress scale questionnaire instrument. Results: Of the 44 respondents, 26 respondents were adults, 17 respondents were pre-elderly, and 1 respondent was elderly. Respondents consisted of 12 male teachers and 32 female teachers. A total of 9 respondents were classified as obese. Based on the stress level using the Perceived Stress Scale questionnaire instrument, 15 respondents had mild stress and 29 had moderate stress. There were 15 respondents who had hypertension. The results of the analysis showed significant results between obesity (p=0.044) and hypertension and significant results between stress levels) with the incidence of hypertension (p=0.037). Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between obesity and stress levels with the incidence of hypertension in public elementary school teachers in Bedali Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency.