RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SMOKING BEHAVIOR AND HYPERTENSION INCIDENCE IN ADOLESCENTS IN THE WORK AREA OF THE KAKASKASEN TOMOHON HEALTH CENTER

Authors

  • Elitena Wanimbo Universitas Sariputra Indonesia Tomohon Author
  • Ns. Irwan E Walanda, S.Kep., M.Kep Universitas Sariputra Indonesia Tomohon Author
  • Diana Sigarlaki Universitas Sariputra Indonesia Tomohon Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70524/qdks8381

Keywords:

Smoking behavior, hypertension, adolescents, lifestyle, Kakaskasen Health Center.

Abstract

Hypertension is one of the major health problems that not only affects adults, but is also increasingly found in the adolescent age group. One lifestyle factor that is thought to contribute significantly to increased blood pressure in adolescents is the habit of smoking. The nicotine content in cigarettes can increase heart rate and cause narrowing of blood vessels, thus potentially increasing blood pressure. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between smoking behavior and the incidence of hypertension in adolescents in the working area of ​​the Kakaskasen Health Center, Tomohon. Method: This study used a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population was all adolescent smokers aged 15–19 years in the area, with a sample size of 66 respondents taken using the simple random sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using a closed questionnaire to assess smoking behavior and blood pressure measuring instruments (sphygmomanometer and stethoscope) to measure the incidence of hypertension. Data analysis was carried out univariately and bivariately using the Spearman Rho test. Results: The results showed that most adolescents were in the light smoker category (45.5%) and had normal blood pressure (78.8%). However, there is a significant relationship between smoking behavior and the incidence of hypertension with a p value = 0.037 (<0.05). Respondents who are classified as moderate smokers have the highest incidence of hypertension (92.9%). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between smoking behavior and the incidence of hypertension in adolescents. These results indicate that smoking habits can increase the risk of hypertension, so promotive and preventive efforts are needed through health education, limiting access to cigarettes for adolescents, and strengthening the role of families and educational institutions in forming a healthy lifestyle.

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Published

2026-06-29

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): June

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SMOKING BEHAVIOR AND HYPERTENSION INCIDENCE IN ADOLESCENTS IN THE WORK AREA OF THE KAKASKASEN TOMOHON HEALTH CENTER. (2026). DHARMA MEDIKA, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.70524/qdks8381