What does this research mean for the field?

The TENSIHAT community lifestyle intervention, combining education, low-sodium cooking demonstrations, and exercise, increases hypertension knowledge and reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effectiveness of the TENSIHAT community program in improving hypertension knowledge and lowering blood pressure through education, low-sodium cooking demonstrations, and exercise.

October 8, 2026Journal of Innovative and Creativity (Joecy)Open Access

Analisis Efektivitas Intervensi Tensihat (Tekanan Eektif Hidup Sehat) Dalam Pencegahan Hipertensi

Q: What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Population: Hypertension / Risk of hypertension (n=32). Intervention: TENSIHAT program (health education, low-sodium cooking demonstration, anti-hypertension exercise) vs. Pre-intervention baseline. Primary outcome: Knowledge score (Cohen's d 2.97).

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Key result

TENSIHAT community intervention increases hypertension knowledge scores by ~22 points alongside systolic blood pressure reductions.

Cohen's d +2.97
n=32

Why the study?

Hypertension remains a public health problem related to high sodium intake, low physical activity, and lack of routine blood pressure monitoring, requiring targeted interventions.

Does the TENSIHAT community intervention improve knowledge and reduce blood pressure in adults aged 30-60 at risk for hypertension?

Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of the TENSIHAT community program in improving hypertension knowledge and lowering blood pressure through education, low-sodium cooking demonstrations, and exercise.
Conducted a single-arm pre-test and post-test intervention among 32 respondents aged 30–60 years selected via purposive sampling in Padang Panjang Village, Indonesia.
Delivered the TENSIHAT program consisting of health outreach, locally sourced low-sodium cooking demonstrations, anti-hypertension exercises, and routine blood pressure monitoring.
Hypertension knowledge scores increased from an average of 74.69 at pre-test to 96.41 at post-test, yielding an N-Gain of 0.858 and a Cohen's d of 2.97.
Mean systolic blood pressure decreased from 141.8 mmHg before the intervention to 133.3 mmHg afterward.
Mean diastolic blood pressure decreased from 91.3 mmHg before the intervention to 86.5 mmHg afterward.

Structured PICO

Does the TENSIHAT community intervention improve knowledge and reduce blood pressure in adults aged 30-60 at risk for hypertension?

Population

32 adults aged 30-60 years with a risk or history of hypertension from Padang Panjang Village, participating in a short-term community intervention.

Intervention

TENSIHAT program consisting of health education on hypertension, low-sodium cooking demonstrations using local ingredients, and anti-hypertension exercises.

Outcome

Knowledge level and blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) measured before and after the intervention.surrogate

Main Result

Standardized Mean Difference: 2.97

Absolute Event Rate: 96.41% vs 74.69%

A community-based educational and lifestyle intervention significantly improved knowledge and lowered blood pressure in an at-risk adult population.

Limitations

Lack of a control group (one-group pre-post design)
Small sample size from a single geographic community
Short study duration evaluating only short-term blood pressure changes
Blood pressure was not monitored continuously to capture daily fluctuations
No control group (one-group pre-post design)
Blood pressure measured only once, failing to capture diurnal variation
Unbalanced gender distribution (majority female)
Narrow age range limits generalizability

Implication

May support community hypertension programs; leaves open efficacy and durability without randomized confirmation.

Abstract

Hipertensi masih menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang banyak berkaitan dengan konsumsi natrium tinggi, minimnya aktivitas fisik, dan kurangnya pemeriksaan tekanan darah rutin. Kondisi tersebut juga ditemukan di Desa Padang Panjang sehingga diperlukan intervensi yang lebih terarah. Penelitian ini bertujuan menilai efektivitas intervensi TENSIHAT dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat dan menurunkan tekanan darah melalui rangkaian penyuluhan, demonstrasi masak rendah natrium, dan senam anti hipertensi. Penelitian menggunakan desain one group pre-test and post-test dengan 32 responden berusia 30–60 tahun. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan dari rata-rata 74,69 menjadi 96,41 dengan nilai N-Gain 0,858 dan Cohen’s d 2,97. Rerata tekanan darah sistolik menurun dari 141,8 menjadi 133,3 mmHg, dan diastolik dari 91,3 menjadi 86,5 mmHg. Berdasarkan temuan tersebut, intervensi TENSIHAT terbukti efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan dan memberikan perubahan fisiologis yang mendukung penurunan tekanan darah pada masyarakat.

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Marlinae et al. (2026) studied Hypertension / Risk of hypertension (n=32). TENSIHAT program (health education, low-sodium cooking demonstration, anti-hypertension exercise) vs. Pre-intervention baseline was evaluated on Knowledge score (Cohen's d 2.97). The TENSIHAT community intervention substantially increased hypertension knowledge scores from 74.69 to 96.41 (Cohen's d 2.97) and reduced mean systolic blood pressure from 141.8 to 133.3 mmHg.

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May support community hypertension programs; leaves open efficacy and durability without randomized confirmation.

Analisis Efektivitas Intervensi Tensihat (Tekanan Eektif Hidup Sehat) Dalam Pencegahan Hipertensi

Key Points

Structured PICO

Main Result

Limitations

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Analisis Efektivitas Intervensi Tensihat (Tekanan Eektif Hidup Sehat) Dalam Pencegahan Hipertensi

Key Points

Structured PICO

Main Result

Limitations

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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