Objective : For knowing the relation of hypertension with cognitive function in outpatients
interna poly in RSU D of Makassar City. Methods : This research type is analytic
observational study with a cross sectional approach. The subjects in this study amounted to
60 respondents. The study was conducted in RSUD of Makassar City on 12th December
2014 until 27th January 2015. Samples were taken by purposive sampling. Data were
obtained through direct interviews by using Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and
physical examinations of blood pressure measurement. Data analysis was carried out in
stages include univariate analysis, bivariate analysis by using Chi-square test on SPSS
program. Results : The results of statistical tests by using chi-square indicate that there is
relation of hypertension with cognitive function (p = 0,024; OR = 9,923 dan 95% CI =0,950 -
103,701). Beside it, there is also the relation of long history of hypertension with cognitive
function (p = 0,000; OR = 39,000 dan 95% CI = 3,262 – 466,253). Conclusion : There is the
relation of hypertension with cognitive function by using Mini Mental State Examination
(MMSE). There is also the relation of long history of hypertension with cognitive function.
Keywords : Hypertension, cognitive function