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Journal : Penamas: Journal of Community Service

Health education on the utilization of pumpkin-based products to lower blood pressure Apriyani, Apriyani; Wati, Desi Sahlima; Pramesti, Devi Aprilia; Firdaus, Firdaus; Anggraeni, Putri; Adelia, Putri Arsy; Quraisin, Quraisin; Ananda, Qurnia; Susanti, Sherly; Agustina, Silvia; Maryati, Sri
Penamas: Journal of Community Service Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Penamas: Journal of Community Service
Publisher : Nur Science Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53088/penamas.v5i3.2249

Abstract

Hypertension is a health problem with high prevalence and risk of causing cardiovascular complications. Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata), rich in potassium and fiber, has the potential to be a non-pharmacological alternative to lower blood pressure. Objective: To increase public knowledge about hypertension and the use of pumpkin as a healthy food. Method: The community service was carried out on February 27, 2025, in Lorong Langgar RT 007/RW 002, 16 Ulu Village, Palembang, attended by 22 residents with hypertension, with the assistance of 10 nursing students. Activities included lectures, discussions, questions and answers, distribution of leaflets, and practice of making gabin bread from pumpkin. Evaluation was carried out with a pre-test and a post-test. Results: Participants' understanding increased significantly from 40% to 80% (average score of 6.5 increased to 12.6). Participants' enthusiasm was high during the discussion and practice. Conclusion: Health education through a combination of lectures, discussions, and pumpkin processing practices effectively increases public understanding of hypertension and its prevention, and can be developed as a promotive-preventive strategy in the community.
Co-Authors Aan Kunaedi Abdul Aziz Adelia, Putri Arsy Adri, Khaeriyah Ahmad Sofwan Ajizah, Nur Amanda, Melly Ananda, Qurnia Anggi Angga Resti Anggryani, Andi Aprilya Aprilia, Keisha Nur Gita Aprilia, Shintya Anugerah Apriyani Apriyani Arifin, Nuri Aprilia Arip Rahman Ariyanti, Rizka Ashari, Fatkhurrohmah Aulia, Arinda Fadilla Rizky Azizah, Wyldha Noor Cahya Rahmawati, Septika Cahyati, Yanti Deany, Vania Adinda Dwi Chahyani, Oktavia Dzikri Mu'tashim, Riandika Fauziyah, Intan Firdaus Firdaus Gerung, Jumartin Ghozi, Saeful Harun Harun Hasbi, Muh Haulah, Suci Hendrik Hendrik Heridadi, Heridadi Hery Widijanto Hibaturrahman, Muhammad Amir Zulfahmi I Dewa Ketut Kerta Widana Issy Yuliasri Januarius Mujiyanto Januarius Mujiyanto, Januarius Joko Pamungkas Kusumadewi, Riema Afriani La Rino Lathifah, Wildiani Lukman Ali, Lukman M. Bachtiar Safrudin Mardhatillah Mira Rahmi Moh Yasir Alimi Ni'mah, Siti Nur Nugraha Trisnu Brata Nur Indra, Asep Iin Nurjamilah Nurjamilah Oktaviana, Eka Oktaviani, Septi Pahardik, Septian Eka Praditha, Esa Shafa Pramesti, Devi Aprilia Putri Ramadhani, Putri Quraisin, Quraisin Rahayu, Putri Ramdhani, Oktrina Ramlan, Pratiwi RATNASARI, DINE TRIO Riani Rachmawati Rismawati, Dea Safitri, Shabrina Silaban, Veronika Desmita Silvia Agustin Sri Maryati Sri Wahyuni, Popi Sufyati HS Suharyati Suharyati Susanti, Sherly Syahida, Tasbita Najma Qaulan Syarif Hidayatullah Tati Handayani, Tati Wati, Desi Sahlima Wianti, Arni Widiatmoko, Egi Gussuma Widyastuti, Dwi Yanti Andriani, Neneng Yonathan Natanael