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Peran Promosi Kesehatan dalam Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Terhadap Penyakit Hipertensi Pada Lansia Nopriani, Yora; Amanda, Tarissa; Anggaraini, Anggaraini
JURNAL PENGABDIAN KADER BANGSA Vol 1 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian Kader Bangsa
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Kader Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54816/jpkb.v1i1.879

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Hypertension is a condition in which there is an abnormal increase in blood pressure with systolic and diastolic numbers showing higher than 140/90 mmHg (Indah, 2023). Increased blood pressure can cause various kinds of damage to body systems such as the kidneys, heart, and brain when left in prolonged conditions. Hypertension often does not cause symptoms, so this condition is often referred to as a "silent killer" (WHO, 2013). The purpose of this Community Service activity is to increase the knowledge of the elderly, so that they can prevent hypertension and maintain health. The PKM implementation method uses a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach, which involves the elderly and the local community actively in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs. The results of this activity show that the health promotion approach based on local wisdom has succeeded in increasing the knowledge of the elderly about hypertension. This improvement is achieved through the integration of local cultural values in educational materials, which makes the program more relevant and interesting for participants.
The Effect of Watermelon Juice and Cucumber Juice on Blood Pressure Reduction in Elderly People with Hypertension at the Bina Sejahtera Elderly Health Center in Palembang Anggaraini, Anggaraini; Nopriani, Yora
INDOGENIUS Vol 5 No 1 (2026): INDOGENIUS
Publisher : Department of Publication of Inspirasi Elburhani Foundation Desa. Pamokolan, Kecamatan Cihaurbeuti, Kabupaten Ciamis, Provinsi Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/igj.v5i1.944

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Background & Objective: Hypertension is a major degenerative disease, especially among the elderly, and is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. The World Health Organization defines hypertension as systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic ≥90 mmHg. This study aimed to analyze the effect of watermelon juice and cucumber juice on reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Method: This study used a quantitative quasi-experimental design with a two-group pretest–posttest approach. The research was conducted on January 6, 2025, involving 57 hypertensive patients. Respondents were divided into two intervention groups: watermelon juice and cucumber juice. Blood pressure was measured before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate statistical tests. Results: After watermelon juice administration, most respondents’ systolic blood pressure shifted from stage 2 hypertension to pre-hypertension (60.7%), and diastolic blood pressure also predominantly reached the pre-hypertension category (82.1%). After cucumber juice administration, systolic blood pressure mostly decreased to pre-hypertension (60.7%), and all respondents’ diastolic blood pressure reached the pre-hypertension category (100%). Watermelon juice significantly reduced systolic blood pressure (p = 0.000 < 0.05). Cucumber juice also significantly reduced systolic blood pressure (p = 0.000 < 0.05). There was a significant difference between watermelon and cucumber juice in reducing diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.014 < 0.05). Conclusion: Both watermelon juice and cucumber juice effectively reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients. However, there is a significant difference between the two interventions in reducing diastolic blood pressure.