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Efektifitas Progressive Muscle Relaxation Terhadap Kecemasan Pada Pasien Kanker Payudara Yang Menjalani Kemoterapi Ricky Z; Rini Rachmawaty; Yuliana Syam
Interest : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Vol 7 No 2 (2018): INTEREST : JURNAL ILMU KESEHATAN
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37341/interest.v7i2.38

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Backgound: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) exercise therapy is a focused therapy to maintain deep relaxation conditions. Empirical evidence has supported the use of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in reducing headaches, insomnia, hypertension, and additional treatment in cancer patients and management of chronic pain. This article analyzes the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in reducing anxiety and by reviewing the results of the current study. Method: This study explores quantitative evidence published in electronic database, such as Pubmed, Google Scholar, and ProQuest. By using electronic publications, we have identified 193 potential and relevant articles of interest while fifteen studies have been included in the final analysis. Results: the study shows that a significant improvement occurred in a post-intervention in reducing anxiety for participants receiving PMR compared to all control groups. Conclusion: The result indicates that PMR is a particularly useful supplementary treatment to reduce anxiety levels of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and nurses must be trained to perform Progressive muscle relaxation.
HUBUNGAN USIA DAN JENIS KELAMIN DENGAN KEJADIAN HIPERTENSI Mulyati; La Ode Nuh Salam; Suwardha Yunus3; Ricky Z
Jurnal Ilmiah Keperawatan dan Kebidanan Holistic Care Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): JURNAL ILMIAH KEPERAWATAN DAN KEBIDANAN HOLISTIC CARE
Publisher : Stikes Graha Edukasi Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54184/jikkhc.v6i2.275

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Background: Hypertension is a degenerative disease that generally increases slowly with age. Generally, men often experience signs of hypertension in their late twenties, while women after menopause. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between age and gender with the incidence of hypertension. Method: This study used a cross-sectional design. Data collection was carried out from 13 to 31 March 2023 using the Accidental Sampling technique. Every respondent who meets the research criteria first has their blood pressure measured using a digital blood pressure monitor, and then is given a questionnaire containing demographic data. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test with a significance value of 0.05. Results: A total of 60 respondents met the criteria, where it was found that respondents with a high-risk age mostly suffered from hypertension, namely 38 people (63.3%) with a p-value = 0.000, while based on gender, the respondents who suffered from hypertension the most were men. with a total of 27 people (45.0%) with a p-value = 0.002. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between age and gender and the incidence of hypertension, where in men hypertension usually occurs after the age of 30 years, but in women, it occurs just before menopause. Suggestion: Health service workers are expected to continue providing education to the public regarding hypertension as an effort to increase their knowledge regarding the prevention and treatment of hypertension