This study aims to compare the use of soursop leaf decoction to reduce blood pressure in hypertension sufferers in the Work Area of the West Lingkar Health Center, Bengkulu City. This type of research is a quasi-experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test design. The results showed that the average systolic blood pressure before being given soursop leaf decoction was 146.67 mmHg to 140.13 mmHg, while the diastolic blood pressure was 85.07 to 80.93 mmHg. The statistical test results showed that the p-value of systolic blood pressure was 0.008 and diastolic blood pressure was 0.038. In conclusion, there was a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure before and after the soursop leaf decoction intervention. Keywords: Hypertension, Soursop Leaf Decoction, Blood Pressure
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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