Effectiveness of 2024 Hypertension Guidelines Implementation in Improving Hypertension Control

The implementation of hypertension guidelines is crucial for controlling
hypertension and reducing its complications. This study aims to evaluate the
implementation of the 2024 hypertension guidelines at Puskesmas X in terms
of the percentage of controlled, uncontrolled, and Missed Visits in
hypertensive patients. Data were collected from the hypertension control
program records at Puskesmas X, obtained through the community health
center's information system, for four months before and four months after the
new guidelines were implemented. This study employed a retrospective
quantitative design with a comparative approach, using an independent t-test
to determine statistical significance. The statistical results showed a
significant increase in the percentage of controlled hypertension after the
implementation of the guidelines (p < 0.05), while uncontrolled hypertension
and Missed Visits did not show significant changes. These findings provide
an initial evaluation of the effectiveness of the new guidelines in improving
hypertension control and highlight the need for additional interventions to
improve patient adherence to follow-up visits.