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Application of Wet Cupping Therapy in Reducing Blood Pressure among Patients with Hypertension Ady Irawan AM; Aureo Frutalegio da Costa Frutalegio da Costa; Anggie Pradana Putri
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nursing and Health Sciences Vol 3 No 1 (2022): January-June 2022
Publisher : Global Health Science Group

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37287/picnhs.v3i1.1155

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Cardiovascular disease includes hypertension as a risk factor. Cupping therapy is one of the complementary therapies that can be used to treat hypertension. In hypertensive patients, cupping therapy (Bekam) is a simple and cost-effective technique for lowering blood pressure.This study aims to identify the effectiveness of wet cupping for reducing blood pressure among patients with hypertension. This study employs a pre- and post-test design for a clinical observation. The participants in this study were all hypertensive patients from the Sukoharjo district in the province of Central Java, Indonesia. The study sample consisted of 27 intervention group participants and 29 control group participants. The bivariate statistics in this study were analyzed with Wilcoxon. The participants received wet cupping therapy at locations of the heart, namely points 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, for two weeks with a three-day interval between interventions, each lasting 30 minutes. There is a significant difference between pre- and post-test systolic and diastolic mean arterial pressure (MAP). In the first intervention, the mean systolic blood pressure was 18.3 mmHg (p = 0.000), and the mean diastolic blood pressure was 6.11 mmHg (p value of 0.003). After treatment, the mean diastolic pressure was 16.11 mmHg (p = 0.000) and the diastolic mean was 6.3 mmHg (p value of 0.000). Before intervention, the mean arterial pressure was 10.23 mmHg (p value = 0.000) and after intervention, it was 9.56 (p value of 0.000). This studies revealed that wet cupping therapy (Bekam Basah) is beneficial in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
BUAH BIT (BETA VULGARIS) DAN KENAIKAN HEMOGLOBIN PADA IBU HAMIL DENGAN ANEMIA : SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Rina Tri Handayani; Verantika Dewi Saraswati; Anggie Pradana Putri
Jurnal Ilmiah Keperawatan Vol 5 No 1 (2024): Nursing Science Journal (NSJ)
Publisher : STIKES Pemkab Purworejo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53510/nsj.v5i1.241

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Background: Anemia is a common health issue among pregnant women worldwide, especially in developing countries. To address anemia, it can be tackled through two approaches: pharmacologically via iron tablet consumption and non-pharmacologically through beetroot (Beta vulgaris) consumption. Objective: This Systematic Review aims to analyze the effectiveness of beetroot supplementation in increasing hemoglobin levels among pregnant women with anemia. Methods: This study employed a systematic review method. Articles were searched in Google Scholar and PubMed databases for publications within the last five years (2020-2024), using the PICO approach (Population: pregnant women; Intervention: beetroot supplementation; Comparator: no beetroot supplementation, non-anemic; Outcome: increase in hemoglobin levels). The article selection process followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The selected articles were then assessed for their eligibility using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Checklist. Results: Literature review findings indicate that beetroot consumption can effectively increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. The average increase in hemoglobin levels after beetroot intervention ranged from 0.6 to 2.0 g/dL. Combination therapy involving beetroot with lemon, honey, or dates also showed significant improvements in hemoglobin levels, but beetroot supplementation as a single therapy yielded a hemoglobin increase of up to 2.54 g/dL. Conclusion: Beetroot consumption proves to be effective in increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. This intervention can serve as a safe and natural alternative in managing anemia during pregnancy.