Darmabakti Cendekia: Journal of Community Service and Engagements
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): JUNE 2024

UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS OF HYPERTENSION IN THE PRODUCTIVE AGE THROUGH COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: MEMAHAMI BAHAYA HIPERTENSI PADA USIA PRODUKTIF MELALUI PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT

Khoiriyah Isni (Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan - Indonesia)
Silvia Nur Laily (Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan - Indonesia)
Iffah Auliya (Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan - Indonesia)
Tiara Widyapuspita (Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan - Indonesia)
Erviana Nur Aziziah (Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan - Indonesia)
Mukhamat Solikhin (Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan - Indonesia)
Muhamad Fikri Wahyudi (Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan - Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jun 2024

Abstract

Background: Elevated blood pressure above the threshold is known as hypertension and is a contributing factor to cardiovascular disease. Lack of knowledge and inadequate physical activity were identified as the main factors contributing to hypertension among 36 individuals in the Padukuhan Jomblangan community of Bantul. This phenomenon occurs not only in old age but also in individuals of productive age. If health intervention is not carried out, sufferers may increase. Objective: To encourage public awareness regarding the prevention of hypertension through blood pressure-checking activities and health education. Method: This program aims to assist individuals with hypertension in Padukuhan Jomblangan, Bantul. To address hypertension, the program utilized health education, blood pressure screenings, and the incorporation of celery plants into family gardens. Health education is carried out through lectures, discussions and questions and answers. Data from blood pressure examinations is processed by comparing it with standards set by the Ministry of Health. Results: 13 people were identified as having level 2 hypertension, and 11 people were identified as having level 1 hypertension. The community was motivated to combat high blood pressure through physical activity, celery consumption, and growing celery at home for its medicinal properties. Conclusion: Stakeholders and Community Health Centers must revitalize NCDs Health Program to prevent NCDs. Furthermore, people can add celery as a family medicinal plant to reduce hypertension.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

DC

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Engineering Public Health Social Sciences

Description

Darmabakti Cendekia: Journal of Community Service and Engagements (DC) is a scientific journal in community service and engagements published by Faculty of Vocational Studies Universitas Airlangga. Darmabakti Cendekia has focused on activity report of community service and engagements in Health ...