The Influence of Hypertension on the Incidence of Body BalanceDisorders in the Elderly in the Sleman Regency Area, Yogyakarta in2023

Abstract

Body balance disorders in the elderly tend to fall
from a standing position. This occurs due to the
reduced function of several systems, including the
musculoskeletal, central nervous, and sensory
systems. Hypertension is one of the causes of body
balance disorders. This study aimed to determine
the relationship between hypertension in the
elderly and the incidence of balance disorders in
the elderly. Method: research was conducted
using purposive sampling. Data analysis used chisquare. The data collection technique involves measuring the time you stand on one leg and
doing it on both legs. The results of the study show
that women suffer from hypertension more than
men. The relationship between hypertension and
body balance disorders has a P-value <0.05.
Conclusion: Women suffer from hypertension
more than men. There is a significant relationship
between hypertension sufferers and body balance
disorders