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sering tanpa gejala khas, namun dapat menimbulkan komplikasi serius seperti stroke,
gagal ginjal, dan penyakit jantung. Tingginya prevalensi hipertensi berkaitan erat dengan
pola hidup tidak sehat serta rendahnya pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai pencegahan
dan tata laksana penyakit ini. Data rekam medis RS TK III dr. Bratanata Jambi
menunjukkan jumlah pasien hipertensi cukup tinggi. Pada April hingga Juni 2025 tercatat
653 kasus pasien hipertensi yang berobat di poliklinik rawat jalan penyakit dalam.
Kondisi tersebut menunjukkan perlunya strategi pengendalian yang efektif.Salah satu
upaya nonfarmakologis yang terbukti bermanfaat adalah penerapan diet hipertensi.
Prinsip diet ini mencakup pembatasan konsumsi garam, lemak, karbohidrat, serta
peningkatan asupan serat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran
pengetahuan pasien hipertensi terkait diet hipertensi di Poliklinik Penyakit Dalam RS TK
III dr. Bratanata Jambi.Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain
deskriptif analitik. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh pasien hipertensi sebanyak 3.856
orang, dengan sampel 98 responden yang dipilih menggunakan teknik accidental
sampling. Instrumen penelitian berupa kuesioner pengetahuan diet hipertensi, dan analisis
data dilakukan secara univariat.Hasil penelitian dari 84 responden menunjukkan sebagian
besar memiliki tingkat pengetahuan sedang, yaitu sebesar 57,1%. Hal ini menandakan
pemahaman pasien mengenai prinsip diet hipertensi masih terbatas. Berdasarkan temuan
tersebut, disarankan agar tenaga kesehatan meningkatkan program edukasi diet hipertensi
dengan metode interaktif, bahasa sederhana, serta melibatkan keluarga pasien. Edukasi
berkesinambungan diharapkan mampu mendorong pasien lebih patuh dalam menerapkan
pola makan sehat guna mengendalikan tekanan darah.

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease known as a silent killer because it often
presents without specific symptoms but can lead to serious complications such as stroke,
kidney failure, and heart disease. The high prevalence of hypertension is closely related to
unhealthy lifestyles and low public knowledge regarding the prevention and management
of this condition. Medical record data from TK III Dr. Bratanata Hospital Jambi show a
high number of hypertensive patients. From April to June 2025, there were 653 cases of
hypertensive patients seeking treatment at the outpatient internal medicine clinic. This
situation highlights the need for effective control strategies. One proven nonpharmacological
effort to manage hypertension is the implementation of a hypertension
diet. The principles of this diet include limiting salt, fat, and carbohydrate intake while
increasing fiber consumption. This study aimed to describe the knowledge of
hypertensive patients regarding the hypertension diet at the Internal Medicine Clinic of
TK III Dr. Bratanata Hospital Jambi. The study employed a quantitative approach with a
descriptive analytic design. The study population consisted of 3,856 hypertensive
patients, with a sample of 98 respondents selected through an accidental sampling
technique. The research instrument used was a hypertension diet knowledge questionnaire,
and data were analyzed univariately. The results from 84 respondents showed that most
had a moderate level of knowledge (57.1%). This indicates that patients understanding
of hypertension diet principles remains limited. Based on these findings, it is
recommended that healthcare providers enhance hypertension diet education programs
through interactive methods, the use of simple language, and family involvement.
Continuous education is expected to encourage patients to adhere more consistently to
healthy eating patterns to help control blood pressure.