Peran Pola Tidur dalam Perubahan Tekanan Darah pada Lansia Penderita Hipertensi

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between sleep patterns and blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension. As they age, they experience various physiological changes, including a decline in sleep quality and duration, which can potentially impact blood pressure stability. The study used a quantitative approach with a correlational design and involved 60 elderly respondents aged ≥60 years selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire to assess sleep patterns and direct blood pressure measurements. Data analysis was performed using the Pearson correlation test to determine the relationship between the study variables. The analysis results showed a significant negative relationship between sleep duration and systolic blood pressure (p < 0.05), indicating that shorter sleep duration resulted in higher blood pressure in the elderly. Furthermore, irregular sleep patterns were also found to contribute to worsening hypertension. These findings emphasize the importance of managing healthy sleep habits as part of a non-pharmacological approach to managing hypertension in the elderly. Therefore, healthcare professionals are encouraged to integrate sleep pattern assessment into routine care for elderly patients with hypertension.