Effectiveness of Providing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy and Mindfulness Meditation Therapy on Blood Pressure in Hypertension Sufferers

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a condition where 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 providing progressive muscle relaxation therapy and mindfulness meditation therapy on blood pressure in hypertension sufferers at Posbindu Buncis in the working area of ​​Kemiri Muka Health Center, Depok City in 2022

Methods: This research uses quantitative research. This type of research is Quasi Experimental Design with a Two Group Pre-test and Post-test Without Control Group Design approach involving 40 pre-elderly and elderly people who have 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. Statistical tests use the Wilcoxon test.

Results: Based on the results of the Wilcoxon p-value <0.05. Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected, it is said that there is effectiveness in providing progressive muscle relaxation therapy and mindfulness meditation therapy on both systolic blood pressure

Conclusion: So it can be concluded that Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected, which means there is a difference in the effectiveness of providing progressive muscle relaxation therapy and mindfulness meditation therapy on blood pressure in hypertension sufferers in the working area of ​​the Kemiri Muka Community Health Center, Depok City in 2022.