GENIUS JOURNAL (General Nursing Science Journal)
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): GENIUS JOURNAL

The Impact of Group-based Ergonomic Exercise on Blood Pressure Among Individuals with Hypertension

Eka Roslita Boru Gultom (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Panti Waluya Malang)
Ellia Ariesti (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Panti Waluya Malang)
Berliany Venny Sipollo (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Panti Waluya Malang)
Emy Sutiyarsih (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Panti Waluya Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Dec 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is a disease in which a person's blood pressure exceeds normal limits, namely systolic pressure which is above 140 mmHg and diastolic which is above 90mmHg. Exercise that is suitable for people who suffer from hypertension is low impact exercise because it is an exercise with light movements and can be done by anyone, from children to adults, even to the elderly. One of the aerobic exercise for hypertension is ergonomic exercise. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine The effect of ergonomic exercise on reducing blood pressure in hypertension sufferers. Method: The research design used is correlational quantitative with Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The sampling technique used purposive sampling, with a total sample of 25 people. Result: Based on the results of the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, it was obtained p = 0.000 where p <0.05, which means that there is an effect of ergonomic exercise on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertension sufferers at Posyandu Brotojoyo, Tanjung Rejo Village, Sukun District, Working Area of the Janti Malang Health Center. Conclusion: Based on the results of the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, p = 0.000, where p < 0.05, which means that there is an influence of ergonomic exercise on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertension sufferers at Posyandu Brotojoyo, Tanjung Rejo Village, Sukun District, Janti Malang Health Center Working Area.

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Journal Info

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gj

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Education Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Genius Journal is a scientific journal that disseminates research results on the development of science and technology in the field of nursing. This journal facilitates nurse researchers, nurse educators and nurse clinicians from around the world to share information on research findings and ...