RELATIONSHIP SLEEP DURATION AND SLEEP QUALITY WITH BLOOD PRESSURE IN HYPERTENSION PATIENTS

Abstract

Background: That approximately 1.13 billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension, with more than half of them being over the age of 60. Each year, between 20% and 50% of the elderly population report experiencing sleep problems, and around 17% suffer from serious sleep disorders. Sleep quality and duration are among the factors that can influence blood pressure in older adults. Objective: To determine the relationship between sleep duration and sleep quality with blood pressure in elderly individuals with hypertension. Method: This study is a quantitative research using a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 95 participants selected through purposive sampling. The data collection instrument used in this study was the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis through frequency distribution and bivariate analysis using the Spearman Rank Correlation Test. Results: The findings revealed a significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) of 0.000, which is lower than the p-value threshold (0.000 < 0.05). This indicates a significant and strong correlation between sleep duration and sleep quality with blood pressure among the elderly in the service area of Pekauman Public Health Center. Conclusion: Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality have an impact on blood pressure. These findings highlight the importance of improving sleep patterns among older adults as a measure to help lower blood pressure, particularly for those with a history of hypertension. Additionally, maintaining good sleep quality is a vital strategy in preventing increased blood pressure.