RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH HYPERTENSION IN NURSING HOMES IN THE CITY OF CIREBON

The quality of life of the elderly is not only determined by physical condition
but also by psychosocial factors such as the level of independence. Elderly
individuals with a high level of independence tend to have a better quality of life
because they are able to carry out daily activities without relying on others. On the
other hand, elderly individuals with a high level of dependence are more vulnerable
to stress, depression, and an overall decline in well-being. The objective of this
research is to examine the correlation between independence level and quality of
life among elderly individuals with hypertension residing in Nursing Homes Care
in the Cirebon City Area
This research used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach
through a correlational study. The population in this study consisted of elderly
individuals with hypertension residing in nursing homes in the Cirebon city area,
with a sample of 38 respondents. The sampling technique used was total sampling.
The instruments used were the Barthel Index questionnaire adopted from the
Maryland State Medical Society and the World Health Organization Quality of Life
(WHOQoL-BREF) adopted from WHO. The data were analyzed univariately and
bivariately using the Spearman rank test.
The findings of this study indicate a significant correlation between
independence level and quality of life among elderly individuals with hypertension,
as evidenced by a spearman rank correlation coefficient of 0,519 and a p-value of
0,001 (p<0,05), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. Therefore, it can be
concluded that the better the level of independence, the better the quality of life
among elderly people with hypertension at the nursing home in Cirebon City area.
This research implies that elderly patients with hypertension should strive for
optimal independence and quality of life.