Effectiveness of Giving a Combination of Carrot Honey and Chayote Juice in Reducing Blood Pressure in Hypertension Sufferers

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is when a person experiences an increase in blood pressure above normal. Blood pressure is usually described as the ratio of systolic pressure to diastolic pressure, with normal values ​​for systolic pressure of 110 to 130 mmHg and diastolic pressure of 80 to 90 mmHg.

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of combining carrot honey and chayote juice to reduce blood pressure in hypertension sufferers in the RT area. 04 & 05 RW. 012 Pancoran Mas Village, Depok City.

Methods: This research uses quantitative research. This type of research is a Quasi-Experimental Design with a Two Group Pre-test and Post-test Without a Control Group Design approach involving 30 pre-elderly and elderly people with high blood pressure. The data collection tool was carried out offline using the interview method. The research instruments used were a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope. Analysis of the collected data used the Wilcoxon test.

Results: The results of the Wilcoxon test on the pre-test and post-test show the interpreted value of the Wilcoxon test if Asymp.Sig < 0.05. So it can be concluded that Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected

Conclusion: There is a difference in the effectiveness of giving a combination of carrot honey and chayote juice to reduce blood pressure in hypertension sufferers in the RT area. 04 & 05 RW. 012 Pancoran Mas Village, Depok City in 2022. It is hoped that the combination therapy of honey carrot juice and chayote juice can be used as a complementary therapy to help lower blood pressure in hypertension sufferers.