Determinant juvenile blood pressure factors in coastal areas of Sampara district in Southeast Sulawesi

Abstract

Objective

This study was designed to determine the determinant juvenile blood pressure factors in coastal areas of Sampara district, Southeast Sulawesi.

Methods

This study used an observational analysis method with cross-sectional study design. Research location in the area of the Sampara district. The number of samples was 121 people using a purposive sampling technique. The data were taken using a questionnaire. To measure the variable physical activity using IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire), consumption patterns of Pokea clam, fat, and sodium using the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ-SQ). The result of the data obtained was processed by analysis of Chi-Square test data with a value of p < 0.05. The statistical test used was the chi-square test (X²).

Results

Statistical analysis the bivariate analysis shows relationship between blood pressure variables with consumption patterns of Pokea clam (p value = 0.658), sodium consumption patterns (p value = 0.560), fat consumption patterns (p value = 0.898), and physical activity (p value = 0.085). It means that all variable in this study has no relationship with blood pressure.

Conclusion

There is no relationship of blood pressure with Pokea clam consumption patterns, sodium consumption patterns, fat consumption patterns, and physical activity on the coast of the Sampara district.