Hypertension can be caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, such as adherence to a hypertension diet that is not carried out obediently. A person's level of adherence to something can be influenced by whether or not the knowledge he has related to it is sufficient. This literature review aims to explain the relationship between knowledge and dietary behavior of hypertension that occurs in the elderly with hypertension based on the results of the analysis of articles that have been determined.
The method used in this study is a literature review. Literature review is a study by reviewing and critically reviewing information and knowledge from a literature (journal, article, or book). Literature search using the PICOS strategy and keywords: Pengetahuan, Perilaku Diet, Lansia Hipertensi, Knowledge, Elderly with Hypertension, and Dietary Behavior. The databases used in this study are Google Scholar, Research, and Garuda.
Based on the results of the analysis conducted on 7 articles that have been determined, it is known that the knowledge and behavior of the hypertension diet are closely related. Someone who has good knowledge is in line with adherence to a good hypertension diet.
The conclusion from this literature review is that knowledge is an important factor in the formation of a person's behavior which in this case is intended to adhere to a hypertension diet. The better a person's knowledge, the more obedient a person is in running a hypertension diet.
Keyword : Knowledge, Elderly with Hypertension, Dietary Compliance