Journal for Quality in Public Health
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): Journal for Quality in Public Health

Prevention of Hypertension at Home

Aris Widiyanto (STIKES Mamba'ul 'Ulum Surakarta)
Santy Irene Putri (Midwifery Study Program, Tribhuwana Tunggadewi University Malang, Indonesia)
Asruria Sani Fajriah (Midwifery Study Program, Institute of Health Sciences Strada Indonesia)
Joko Tri Atmojo (STIKES Mamba'ul 'Ulum Surakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 May 2021

Abstract

Hypertension is a systolic blood pressure (SBP) value of 130mmHg or more and / or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of more than 80 mmHg. One of the factors in the development of essential hypertension is the patient's genetic ability to respond to salt. Various non-pharmacological interventions have been shown to be effective in lowering blood pressure and preventing hypertension. The most effective interventions are weight loss, reduced Na + intake, increased potassium intake, increased physical activity, reduced alcohol consumption and a diet such as Diet Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) which combines several elements that are useful in controlling blood pressure. A diet that emphasized fruit and vegetable intake significantly reduced high blood pressure during the 8-week intervention. Some things we can do to help reduce hypertension at home are to maintain a diet and daily lifestyle and can be done through hydrotherapy (soaking your feet in warm water).

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JQPH

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health

Description

Journal for Quality in Public Health is a scientific Journal that contains knowledge, philosophy and practice of public health. The scope of the journal includes the following: • Survailens Public Health • Epidemiology • Health Policy and Management • Health Research • Health Statistics ...