Indonesian Journal of Community Development
Vol 3, No 2 (2023): Vol 3, No 2 (2023): Indonesian Journal of Community Development

Building Quality Of Life: Elderly With Hypertension

Upik Rahmi (Program Studi Keperawatan, Fakultas Pendidikan Olahraga dan Kesehatan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia)
Susi Gustina (Program Studi Pendidikan Seni Musik, Fakultas Pendidikan Seni dan Desain, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. Bandung, Indonesia)
Lisna Anisa Fitriana (Program Studi Keperawatan, Fakultas Pendidikan Olahraga dan Kesehatan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia)
Suci Tuty Putri (Program Studi Keperawatan, Fakultas Pendidikan Olahraga dan Kesehatan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia)
Irma Darmawati (Program Studi Keperawatan, Fakultas Pendidikan Olahraga dan Kesehatan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia)
Andria Pragholapati (Program Studi Keperawatan, Fakultas Pendidikan Olahraga dan Kesehatan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia)
Lina Anisa Nasution (Program Studi Keperawatan, Fakultas Pendidikan Olahraga dan Kesehatan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2023

Abstract

Hypertension is a significant health issue among the elderly and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and other disorders. Factors such as unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, stress, hormonal imbalance, and genetic predisposition significantly increase the risk of hypertension in the elderly. Integrated management, including regular blood pressure monitoring, appropriate pharmacological therapy, and an emphasis on healthy lifestyle changes, has proven to be effective in controlling and preventing complications of hypertension in the elderly population. The objectives of this activity are (1) to increase the knowledge and understanding of the community, especially the elderly, about hypertension and food management, and (2) to enhance the elderly's awareness of the importance of physical activity in maintaining their health. The results of the evaluation involving 20 participants showed an improvement in knowledge about hypertension, food management, and physical activity, and participants were motivated to prevent hypertension through proper food management and exercise.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJCD

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Education Public Health Social Sciences

Description

This journal focuses on the publication of research articles in community settings and articles on the results of community service activities in any form, either in the form of products or in the form of modules and methods. This journal publishes publications from all fields in the fields of ...