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Tingkat Kepatuhan Pemeriksaan Tekanan Darah Tinggi Pada Lansia Penderita Hipertensi Yunita Sari, Rima; Luklukaningsih, Zuyina; Solichati Rizqi, Amalia; Windarti, Mariana
Jurnal Surya Vol 16 No 3 (2024): VOL 16 NO 03 DECEMBER 2024
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38040/js.v16i3.1059

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Introduction: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease (NCD) which is a severe health problem. This disease is categorized as a silent disease because sufferers do not know they have hypertension before having their blood pressure checked. Checking blood pressure in the elderly, especially in blood pressure sufferers, is one of the routine treatments for preventing the severity of hypertension. And Compliance with blood pressure checks is an important factor in controlling the severity of hypertension. So it is important to check the level of compliance in the elderly. Methods: This research uses an observational approach with data presentation using quantitative descriptives. Checking blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension using a Tensimeter. The number of subjects in this study was 40 elderly people who suffered from hypertension. The level of complience will be checked using a likert scale. The research was conducted in Semangkak village, Klaten district. Results: The level of compliance in the poor category was 40%, in the fair category was 42.5 %, and in the high category was 17.5 %. Conclusion: Based on the results it shows that the level of compliance of elderly people with hypertension in carrying out blood pressure checks is on average in the medium and low categories Keywords: Compliance, Hypertension, Elderly 
THE ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN ACHIEVING HIGH LEVEL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Yunita Sari, Rima; Amalia Solichati , Rizqi; Yudha Wahyu , Putra
Journal of Community Research and Engagement Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): NOVEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38040/jcore.v2i2.1377

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Background: Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in improving public health, focusing on maintaining and enhancing movement and body function, targeting healthy individuals to prevent disease. Physiotherapy services encompass not only curative and rehabilitative services but also preventive and promotive services within the community. Objectives: This community service aimed to educate public about physiotherapy and targeted individuals with movement and functional impairments in their daily activities. Method: This community service activity method was used to solve problems through a socialisation and education approach. Direct outreach and education were provided to the community through face-to-face consultations and discussions. Results: Based on the findings, it was found that many people are still unaware of the disorders they experience and the initial treatment to overcome them, as well as the role of physiotherapy in addressing these problems. The implementation of this activity is very important and necessary in achieving a high level of public health, starting with addressing problems of movement and functional disorders. Conclusion: This community is provided with knowledge through socialisation and provided with physiotherapy services for problems that result in movement and function disorders faced in daily activities. Keywords: Education; Physiotherapy; Public Health; Socialization