HUBUNGAN FAKTOR SOSIODEMOGRAFI DENGANTINGKAT KECEMASAN PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI
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Anxiety; Hypertension; SociodemographicsAbstract
Hypertension is a leading global risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affecting over one billion people worldwide. Beyond physical complications, hypertension is increasingly recognized as a psychosomatic condition frequently comorbid with anxiety. This study aims to investigate the influence of sociodemographic factors—including education, employment, income, marital status, and age—on anxiety levels among hypertensive patients, while situating the findings within the global research landscape of 2023-2026. A cross-sectional approach was employed, analyzing data through non-parametric statistical tests: Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney, and Spearman correlation. The results demonstrated no significant differences or correlations across all variables: education (p=0.284), employment (p=0.184), income (p=0.992), marital status (p=0.100), and age (p=0.854). These findings contrast with several international studies that identify specific demographic risks, suggesting a "Comorbidity Threshold" where the physiological and chronic burden of hypertension itself becomes the primary driver of anxiety, overshadowing external sociodemographic variations. The study concludes that clinical management must prioritize integrated psychological screening and interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and relaxation techniques, for all hypertensive patients regardless of their background, to improve medication adherence and long-term cardiovascular outcomes.
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