https://ejournal.umkla.ac.id/index.php/wasathon <p>Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, media penerapan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi melalui program pengabdian dan layanan kepada masyarakat untuk pengembangan teori&nbsp; keilmuan, konsep pemikiran dan hasil peneltian baik dibidang teknik, kesehatan, sosial dan humaniora.Terbit pertama tahun 2023 dengan frekuensi terbit empat kali dalam satu tahun yakni pada bulan Januari, April, Juli dan Oktober. Mulai dari Volume 3, Frekuensi penerbitan tiap volume berubah dari 4 kali ( January, April, July and October ) setahun menjadi 2 kali ( Januari dan July )</p> Universitas Muhammadiyah Klaten en-US WASATHON Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat 2963-0827 https://ejournal.umkla.ac.id/index.php/wasathon/article/view/2029 <p><strong><em>A hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency resulting from a spike in blood pressure that can lead to target organ damage if not treated promptly. This condition is urgent due to the high incidence rate, risk of serious complications such as stroke and heart failure and death. Low public knowledge in the management of hypertension, non-compliance with taking medication, unhealthy living behavior will risk hypertension. Lack of public knowledge about emergency management in patients with hypertensive crisis at home will be fatal to the sufferer. Health education will be conducted on July 2, 2025. Place in Dusun Bancang and Tegal Gaden Village, Trucuk, Klaten. Methods with lectures, discussions. Media with Leatflet and Power Point. Evaluation tools with pre and post test questionnaires. This health education is in collaboration with partners: Trucuk II health center, Gaden Village. Health education is needed to increase awareness of the Gaden Village community in preventing hypertensive crises, strengthening early detection and management of hypertensive crises, and management of emergencies.&nbsp; Education can prevent more severe complications. With proper health education, the incidence and impact of hypertensive crises can be reduced, improving the quality of life of hypertensive patients and reducing the burden on public health.</em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Endang Sawitri Copyright (c) 2026 WASATHON Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat https://ejournal.umkla.ac.id/index.php/wasathon/issue/archive 2026-08-02 2026-08-02 4 2 1 7 10.61902/wasathon.v4i2.2029