JOSING: Journal of Nursing and Health
Vol 3 No 1 (2022): JOSING: Journal of Nursing and Health

Reducing Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients Using Exercise Intervention Slow Respiratory

Juli Andri (University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu)
Padila Padila (University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu)
Ramadhan Trybahari Sugiharno (Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Jayapura)
Muhammad Bagus Andrianto (University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu)
Harsismanto J (Pematang Tiga Health Center)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Sep 2022

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of slow deep breathing exercises on reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients in the Telaga Dewa Health Center work area, Bengkulu City. The research method used in this research is quantitative research with a quasi-experimental research design. The results of univariate analysis obtained that the average respondent was 64 years old, with the majority gender being female, namely seven respondents (53.3%). Most respondents have a family history of hypertension, as many as 12 (80%). The results of the bivariate analysis showed that the p-value <0.05. In conclusion, there is a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure before and after slow deep breathing intervention in hypertension sufferers in the Telaga Dewa Health Center Work Area, Bengkulu City. Keywords: Hypertension, Slow Deep Breathing Exercise, Blood Pressure

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JOSING

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Health Professions Public Health

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