Simatupang, Abraham

Sitompul, Fransiska

Tobing, Linggom Kurniaty

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Dr. med. dr. Abraham Simatupang, MKes.PARTICIPANTDiscussion – Conclusion: Respondents have a good understanding on hypertension, its therapy and complications. However, information related to hypertension and behavior is still needed so that the prevalence of hypertension can be lowered.Public Understanding of Hypertension and Its TreatmentAbraham Simatupang, Fransiska Sitompul, Linggom Kurniaty TobingDepartment of Pharmacology and Therapy – Faculty of MedicineUniversitas Kristen IndonesiaEmail: abraham.Simatupang@uki.ac.idIntroduction: Hypertension is one of the non-communicable diseases that is becoming aglobal problem. Hypertension is characterized by systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHgand diastolic 90 mmHg (according to JNC VIII). According to Basic Health Research(Riskesdas 2018) the prevalence of hypertension for >18 years is 8.4%. According tomeasurements taken in health care facilities by 34.1%. Prevalence in the city was 34.4%,in the village it was 33.7%, while according to male sex 31.3% and female 36.9%.Objective & Method: The purpose of the study was to find out the knowledge andawareness of laypeople on hypertension. This cross-sectional online study is equippedwith 11 questions developed in Google form. Respondents were recruited from socialmedia groups through snow-ball approach.Results:Female 282 (64%)Male 161 (36%)Demography of Respondents – Gender & Age (n = 443)How high is blood pressure to be classified as hypertension?233 respondents (53%) answered 140/90 mmHg• Does hypertension need regular therapy?Yes, 388 (88%)• When you are diagnosed with hypertension do you take medication as directed by your doctor?Yes, and routinely 147 (73.5%)• Yes, but not routinely 28 (14%)• I would prefer herbal medicine 20 (10%)• No need to take medicine 5 (2.5%)• Please mention hypertensive medications that you know:Amlodipine (109), Captopril (68), Candesartan (51), Bisoprolol (44), HCT (34), Furosemide (31). Paracetamol (5), Omeprazole (8), Omega 3 (10), Prednisone (3), Adrenaline (7)Do not know (61).References:• Kesehatan K. Hasil Utama Riskesdas. 2018.• Kotwani P, Kwarisiima D, Clark TD, Kabami J, Geng EH, Jain V, et al. Epidemiology and awareness of hypertension in a rural Ugandan community: A cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health. 2013;13(1).Presented at InasH 15th Goes Virtual, 27-28 February 2021INDONESIAN SOCIETY OF HYPERTENSION ( Perhimpunan Dokter Hipertensi Indonesia ) Secretariat : PERKI HOUSE Building 2nd Floor Jl. Danau Toba 139 A-C, Bendungan Hilir Jakarta Indonesia Tel : 62-21-5734978, Fax : 62-21-5734978 E-Mail : inash@inash.or.id; Website: www.inash.or.id    Jakarta, February 10, 2021 Abraham Simatupang, MD Re.:  MP – 15th InaSH 2021  Dear Dr Abraham Simatupang, Regarding the upcoming 15th Scientific Meeting of the Indonesian Society of Hypertension (InaSH) which will be held virtualy on February 27 – 28, 2021; the organizing committee is glad to nominate the following abstract:  Public Understanding of Hypertension and Its Treatment  Abraham Simatupang, Fransiska Sitompul, Linggom Kurniaty Tobing  As MODERATED POSTER  Kindly find the below Moderated Poster Guidelines:  MODERATED POSTER GUIDELINE Each of moderated poster presenter should prepare abstract poster in PDF file to scientific@inash.or.id at the latest on February 15, 2021 Presenters should be in the moderated poster session 10 minutes before the session begins Presenters should summarize their research for 4 minutes presentation in English and will then address questions from chairpersons for 2 minutes.     MODERATED POSTER PRESENTATION SCHEDULE ABSTRACT NUMBER MP032 DAY, DATE Wednesday, February 17, 2021 TIME 15.00  Note: The committee will send zoom link for the Moderated Poster session through email  Kindly ensure that you are registered as the participant of the meeting. For any further questions, please feel free to contact the secretariat though email: scientific@inash.or.id or phone: +6221 5734978. We look forward to welcoming you in 15th Scientific Meeting of InaSH. Thank you  Sincerely Yours, 15th Scientific Meeting of Indonesian Society of Hypertension    Frits R. W. Suling, MD   Antonia Anna Lukito, MD, PhD   Chairperson – Organizing Committee Chairperson – Scientific Committee  

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