Terapi Progressive Muscle Relaxation Mandiri bagi Perempuan dalam Menghadapi Stress Pandemi COVID-19

Abstract

Women groups are vulnerable to psychological issues during Covid-19. The burden of domestic work and household problems can trigger stress and anxiety for them. The purpose of this community service is to reduce stress levels in women using progressive muscle relaxation techniques. The progressive muscle relaxation technique is the simplest and easiest relaxation method, simply by tensing and relaxing the muscles of the body. This therapy was carried out offline and online in seven sessions. The method for measuring the results of this activity was by a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design model. The community service was located in Padukuhan Ngelorejo, Gari, Wonosari, Yogyakarta Special Region, involving women PKK cadres. The results showed an effect of manipulation of progressive muscle relaxation therapy on reducing stress levels. Based on these results, there was a decrease in stress levels in participants after a progressive muscle relaxation therapy session. The effect of physical changes felt by participants was in the form of a lighter and relaxed body condition, while the psychological impact was a feeling of calm and comfort. Through the modules and video tutorials, participants were expected to facilitate progressive muscle relaxation therapy techniques to others independently.