Overview of Factors Determining Sleep Quality in Hypertension Patients at Tikala Baru Health Center, Manado City

Sleep disturbances are a health issue frequently experienced by those with hypertension. Data indicate that the prevalence of sleep disorders in Indonesia reaches 67%, and most hypertensive patients tend to have poor sleep quality. Hypertension is one of the most prevalent diseases at the Tikala Baru Community Health Center in Manado City, with more than 5,000 cases in 2024. This study aims to identify the determinant factors of sleep quality among hypertensive patients in that area. This research used a quantitative descriptive design with a sample of 67 hypertensive respondents. The objective was to describe determinants of sleep quality based on age, gender, occupation, stress level, coffee drinking habits, use of sleeping medication, regularity of sleep schedule, and use of electronic devices before bedtime. Data were collected using the PSQI and PSS 10 questionnaires and analyzed univariately via frequency distribution. The results showed that 89.6% of respondents had poor sleep quality, while only 10.4% had good sleep quality. Associated factors included older age (> 60 years), occupation (especially housewives and jobs without fixed hours), and stress levels. Most respondents did not use sleeping medication, yet still experienced poor sleep quality; irregular sleep schedules and habitual use of electronic devices were also common among respondents. In conclusion, the majority of hypertensive patients at Tikala Baru Community Health Center have poor sleep quality, as influenced by factors such as age, occupation, stress, sleep scheduling, and daily habits. Therefore, interventions in the form of education about stress management, regulation of sleep patterns, and reduction of coffee intake and use of electronic devices before bedtime are strongly recommended to improve sleep quality in patients with hypertension