Terapi Hipertensi di rumah dengan terapi komplementer

Based on data from the 5 biggest diseases in Jambi Province, which were reported by the Jambi Provincial Health Office from 2014 to 2016, showed that hypertension was ranked 2nd out of 5 biggest diseases in Jambi Province. Seen from the prevalence of hypertension, it shows an increase from 12.16% in 2014 to 13.69% in 2016. The incidence rate of Putri Ayu Health Center is quite high as 3334 sufferers in 2017. This community service is done to help the community, especially hypertension sufferers to overcome hypertension problems with complementary therapy. This service is carried out with 4 implementation processes starting from 1) measuring blood pressure, 2) conducting health education about the treatment of hypertension with complementary therapy by progressive muscle relaxation, 3) evaluating the results of activities. This dedication was assisted by 1 lecturer and 2 students. After progressive muscle relaxation training exercises, blood pressure measurements are taken again. The results showed that 25% of participants who had not decreased blood pressure.