Implementation of Hypertension Exercises, Acupressure Therapy, and Watermelon Juice Administration as Efforts to Control Blood Pressure Among the Elderly in Hamlet 1, Air Sebakul Village

Suci Jeni Rianti Putri (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Is A Yuni (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Syahkira Aprilia (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Cendy Cehlla Lestari (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Fikitri Marya Sari (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Julius Habibi (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)

Jurnal Pengabdian Mitra Persada
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Oktober

Hypertension is one of the non-communicable diseases commonly experienced by the elderly population. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Hypertension management can be carried out through both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Non-pharmacological interventions that can be applied include hypertension exercise, acupressure therapy, and watermelon juice consumption. Hypertension exercise is beneficial for improving blood circulation and increasing blood vessel elasticity. Acupressure functions to provide relaxation effects and improve the body’s energy flow, while watermelon juice contains potassium, citrulline, and antioxidants that help reduce blood pressure.The Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) was conducted through an educational approach and direct practice involving elderly participants in Air Sebakul Village. Activities included blood pressure examinations, implementation of hypertension exercise, acupressure therapy, watermelon juice administration, and observation of blood pressure results before and after the intervention. The results showed a decrease in blood pressure following the combined intervention. This program indicates that the implementation of non-pharmacological therapies can help control blood pressure in elderly individuals.