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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TAI CHI IN REDUCING DEPRESSION LEVELS IN THE ELDERY Rahmah, Tasya Aulifiah; Yuniartika, Wachidah
Nurse and Health: Jurnal Keperawatan Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Nurse and Health : Jurnal Keperawatan
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service of Health Polytechnic of Kerta Cendekia, Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36720/nhjk.v14i2.825

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Background: Older adults are a group that is vulnerable to psychological changes, including depression. Depression in older adults can lead to a decline in overall well-being and increase the risk of additional health complications. One non-pharmacological intervention that can help reduce symptoms of depression is Tai Chi, which involves rhythmic movements and can improve physical and psychological balance. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine how Tai Chi exercises affect depression levels among elderly people living in Purbayan Village. Methods: This study used a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design, in which one group underwent pre-test and post-test assessments. Participants were selected through random sampling based on inclusion criteria, which required elderly individuals who were able to perform daily activities independently. Data were collected using the Indonesian version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), which showed validity scores ranging from 0.508 to 0.907. The intervention involved Tai Chi exercises consisting of eight movements, performed independently at home for 30 minutes per session, three times a week. Results: The results showed a decrease in the average depression score of 4.9 after the Tai Chi exercise intervention. Statistical analysis using a paired t-test showed a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05), indicating a significant effect of the intervention. Conclusion: Tai Chi exercises have been proven to reduce depression levels in older adults. This intervention has been proven effective as a non-pharmacological approach to improving mental well-being and overall quality of life among older adults. Keywords: Tai Chi, Depression, Elderly, Mental Health
Efektivitas Edukasi Kesehatan Tentang Social Support Dalam Meningkatkan Perilaku Self-care Management Pada Lansia Dengan Hipertensi Yuliyanti, Wahyu Ardita; Yuniartika, Wachidah
Jurnal Promotif Preventif Vol 8 No 6 (2025): Desember 2025: JURNAL PROMOTIF PREVENTIF
Publisher : Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Pancasakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47650/jpp.v8i6.2385

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Prevalensi kasus hipertensi pada kelompok usia lanjut mengalami peningkatan signifikan sebagai akibat penurunan fungsi tubuh dan kemampuan melakukan manajemen perawatan diri melalui perilaku harian sehingga menghambat pengelolaan tekanan darah secara optimal. Kondisi tersebut menegaskan perlunya strategi intervensi komprehensif, salah satunya melalui edukasi kesehatan yang dipadukan dengan penguatan dukungan sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perubahan perilaku manajemen perawatan diri sebelum dan sesudah penerapan intervensi edukasi kesehatan tentang dukungan sosial pada lansia dengan hipertensi. Penelitian ini menerapkan studi quasi-eksperimental dengan rancangan one group pretest-posttest design, melibatkan 35 responden lansia dengan hipertensi yang ditentukan melalui teknik purposive sampling. Intervensi edukasi kesehatan menggunakan media lembar balik yang telah divalidasi konten di puskesmas dengan format dua sisi berisi visual gambar di depan dan narasi penjelasan terstruktur tentang dukungan sosial di belakang. Proses perolehan data tahap pra dan pasca intervensi menggunakan kuesioner HSMBQ dengan nilai validitas item (Sig 0,001-0,046). Analisis data menggunakan uji Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test menunjukkan terjadinya peningkatan perilaku manajemen perawatan diri yang signifikan (p = 0,001). Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa edukasi kesehatan berbasis dukungan sosial terbukti efektif meningkatkan perilaku manajemen perawatan diri pada lansia dengan hipertensi. Strategi pendukung pengendalian hipertensi pada kelompok lansia berbasis komunitas dapat diperkaya melalui rekomendasi penerapan intervensi ini.
Co-Authors Aan Sofyan Abdu Rahim Kamil Aisyah Dani Hanifah Ajie, Anjani Bharata Ananta, Dyaz Surya Anindya Suryawati Anjani Bharata Ajie Anwar, Syamsul Arvita Ningtyas Aulai Rahman Azizah S, Nur Bharata Ajie, Anjani Bima Murti, Tiara Charisma Alzura Damayanti, Silvianita Dani Hanifah, Aisyah Daris Trigamadia Dian Hudiyawati Dinda Ria Supia Diny Oktri Sani Dyaz Surya Ananta Elok Kurniasari Enita Dewi Ervina Setia Ningsih Erwanindyasari, Risma Nuril Estu Werdani, Kusuma Fariz Farisulhaq, Ahmad Fatimah Nur Janah Amini Fauzan Muhammad Febina Fitri Karunia Febina Sulistyo Firmansyah, Mohammad Faizal Fitriyah, Nuriyatul Framesti Nurjanah Framesti Nurjanah Gita Febri Cahyani Herlinah, Lily Iftah Sofia Syfa Ilaiha, Elsa Muntazila Kartinah Kartinah Kusumawati, Rita Dwi Laili, La’isal Liana Mangifera Liana Mangifera Luluk Ria Rahma M Faig Mujabi Mohammad Rizqi Mujabi, M Faig Musalamah, Siti mutiah, siti Nafisah, Hasna Nanik Widyaningsih Nieldya Nofandrilla Niken Enggal Dwi Astuti Nikmah Nurul Utami Ningsih, Ervina Setia Ningsih, Tri Hadi Nun Alea Syavinka, Zuan Nur Janah Amini, Fatimah Nur Nurhidayah Muthohharoh Nurjannah, Framesti Oktaviani Fitriyah Pamunkas, Bangkit Bayu Rahmah, Tasya Aulifiah Refina Anggraini Retnosari, Merlina Ria Rahma, Luluk Rita Dwi Kusumawati Rizkya, Titania Nur Santi, Catur Novita Septin Nabila Fakhira Driela Putri Setiyo Purwanto Setiyo Purwanto Silvianita Damayanti Siti Musalamah Siti Mutiah Sri Lestari Sulastri Sulastri Sulastri Sulastri, S Supia, Dinda Ria Supristyani , Her Surya Ananta, Dyaz Susanti, Mayra Rizky Syah, Zaki Qothrunnada Hamdani Syavinka, Zuan Nun Alea Syfa, Iftah Sofia Verent Vidanindya Ivena Vinami Yulian Violeta Yuman Tanaya Wijarwanti, Linda Sukma Wita Oktaviana Yuliyanti, Wahyu Ardita Zuan Nun Alea Syavinka Zuhro Muyassarotus Safaniah