The Impact of Tera Gymnastics on the Reduction of Hypertension in the Elderly

Abstract

The aging process in the journey of human life is a natural thing. Problems commonly occurring in the elderly related to physical health are susceptible to various diseases due to reduced body resistance in dealing with outside influences. About 30% of the elderly have hypertension. Hypertension is a silent killer that must be watched out for. One strategy that is cost-effective to control hypertension is to do therapy. This study aimed to determine the Effectiveness of Tera Exercise on Lowering Blood Pressure in the Elderly with Hypertension at PSTW Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin. This study used a Quasi-Experimental design with One Group pretest – Posttest Design. The population in this study were older people with hypertension in PSTW, with a sample of 14 people. The sample selection used a purposive sampling technique. The research was conducted in July-August 2022. Data analysis used the Independent T-Test statistical test. The results showed a decrease in systolic blood pressure before and after the term exercise with a mean of 17,500 and diastolic blood pressure before and after with a mean of 13,929. Based on the results of statistical tests with hypothesis testing, p-value = 0.000 (p˂0.05). The conclusion of this study is the Effectiveness of Tera Gymnastics on Lowering Blood Pressure in Elderly People with Hypertension at Tresna Werdha Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin Social Institution. It is expected that officers at PSTW routinely provide therapy for older people in that place once a week.