<![CDATA[Background: Hypertension is a global health issue on the rise, including in Indonesia. Melon juice holdspotential benefits for hypertension patients due to its low sodium and high potassium content, which canhelp lower high blood pressure. Objective: This study aims to assess the impact of melon juice on bloodpressure among Civil Servants (ASN) working at the Regional Library and Archives Office of BengkuluProvince in 2020. Method: This research employed a Pre-Experimental design with a one-group pre-testand post-test approach. The intervention involved the consumption of 300 ml of melon juice daily for 9days. Blood pressure was measured before (pre-test) and after the intervention (post-test) among 15participants. Statistical analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon test. Results: Following theconsumption of melon juice, there was a reduction in systolic blood pressure from 143.33 mmHg to123.33 mmHg (p = 0.001) and diastolic blood pressure from 92 mmHg to 83.33 mmHg (p = 0.004),indicating a significant impact on the blood pressure of ASN in the Provincial Office of Library andArchives in Bengkulu Province. Conclusion: Melon juice has a significant effect on reducing bothsystolic and diastolic blood pressure among ASN at the Regional Library and Archives Office ofBengkulu Province]]>
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