The Use of Household Medicinal Plants (TOGA) for the Prevention of Hypertension in Bontopanno Hamlet

Authors

  • Abdul Majid HR. Lagu Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24252/ucr.v1i2.72272

Keywords:

Health Education, Hypertension, Family Medicinal Plants

Abstract

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with a steadily increasing prevalence worldwide and constitutes a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and coronary heart disease. Insufficient public knowledge regarding risk factors and preventive strategies remains a significant barrier to effective hypertension control. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a health education intervention in improving community knowledge regarding the use of family medicinal plants (Tanaman Obat Keluarga [TOGA]) as an alternative preventive approach for hypertension. The intervention was conducted using lectures, printed educational materials (pamphlets), and group discussions, involving a total of 31 respondents. The results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in participants’ knowledge of hypertension prevention through the utilization of TOGA following the educational intervention (p < 0.000). These findings underscore the crucial role of structured health education in strengthening non-communicable disease prevention efforts and enhancing community health outcomes.

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Published

2025-08-28

How to Cite

Lagu, A. M. H. (2025). The Use of Household Medicinal Plants (TOGA) for the Prevention of Hypertension in Bontopanno Hamlet. Unified Health Critical Research, 1(2), 109–114. https://doi.org/10.24252/ucr.v1i2.72272

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): March-August

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Research

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