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The effect of low-impact aerobic exercise in lowering total cholesterol levels Ananta, Dyaz Surya; Yuniartika, Wachidah
JHeS (Journal of Health Studies) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): September
Publisher : Universitas 'Aisyiyah Yogyakarta

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Hypercholesterolemia (HC) is a disease caused by excessive fat consumption and a lack of physical activity. It can impact the emergence of various health disorders (e.g., heart disease, hypertension, and stroke). One of the non-pharmacological therapies to treat HC is by practicing low-impact aerobic. This study aims to determine the effect of low-impact aerobic exercise on decreasing cholesterol levels. Quasi-experimental research with a two-group pretest-posttest control group design. Purposive sampling was used in this study with inclusion criteria: patients with a cholesterol value >200 mmHg, who can do physical activity and do not take medication regularly. The sample, which comprised 64 respondents, was divided into intervention and control groups. The low-impact aerobic exercise intervention was conducted over a period of 8 weeks, with sessions held 2-3 times a week, each lasting 15 minutes. A glucose, cholesterol, uric acid (GCU) meter device was used to check cholesterol levels. Data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test. The mean decrease in cholesterol levels in the intervention group reached 55.22 mg/dl (from x̄ 245.13 mg/dl to x̄ 189.91 mg/dl). It was found a significant effect between low-impact aerobic exercise and reducing total cholesterol levels (p < 0.05). Low impact aerobic exercise intervention is cost-effective, has minimal side effects, and is effective in controlling and lowering cholesterol levels if done properly and intensively. Optimizing HC management can be done by combining HC interventions, e.g., diet, medication, and adequate physical activity. Further research on the optimization of HC management needs to be conducted.
Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Penderita Diabetes Melitus dan Hipertensi di Desa Sudimoro melalui Terapi Senam Kaki dan Teknik Relaksasi Ananta, Dyaz Surya; Pratama, Eslyano Herdan; Carera, Rosalia Dina
JPKMI (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Indonesia) Vol 6, No 1: Februari (2025) In Press
Publisher : ICSE (Institute of Computer Science and Engineering)

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Abstrak: Penyakit yang tidak menular, seperti diabetes mellitus dan hipertensi, telah menjadi isu kesehatan masyarakat yang signifikan di abad ke-21. Angka kejadian diabetes mellitus terus bertambah di berbagai penjuru dunia, termasuk di Indonesia, di mana hipertensi menjadi faktor risiko utama untuk diabetes tipe 2. Terapi senam kaki adalah metode efektif untuk mengatasi kedua penyakit ini dengan meningkatkan peredaran darah, menguatkan otot kaki, dan mengatasi keterbatasan gerak. Pada saat yang sama, pendekatan non-farmakologi seperti praktik pernapasan dalam digunakan untuk mengurangi tingkat stres dan rasa nyeri yang bersifat kronis, serta membantu pasien dalam mengelola reaksi tubuh terhadap tekanan dan kegelisahan. Penelitian dan pengabdian masyarakat di Desa Sudimoro, Jawa Tengah, telah berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pencegahan diabetes mellitus dan hipertensi. Masyarakat diharapkan dapat menerapkan terapi senam kaki dan teknik relaksasi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, merupakan langkah yang sangat signifikan dalam meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat mengenai penyakit Diabetes Melitus dan Hipertensi. Dengan upaya ini, diharapkan dapat membantu mengurangi prevalensi diabetes mellitus dan hipertensi di masyarakat.Abstract: Non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension, have become significant public health issues in the 21st century. The incidence of diabetes mellitus continues to grow around the world, including in Indonesia, where hypertension is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Foot exercise therapy is an effective method to address both of these diseases by improving blood circulation, strengthening foot muscles, and addressing movement limitations. At the same time, non-pharmacological approaches such as deep breathing practices are used to reduce stress levels and chronic pain and assist patients in managing the body's reaction to stress and anxiety. Research and community service in Sudimoro Village, Central Java, has successfully increased community knowledge on the prevention of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. It is hoped that the community will apply foot exercise therapy and relaxation techniques in their daily lives, which is a very significant step in increasing public awareness of non-communicable diseases. With this effort, it is expected to help reduce the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension in the community.