Why the study?
Hypertension is a cardiovascular disease that can lead to death, and lifestyle changes such as consuming butterfly pea flower drinks may help control blood pressure.
Absolute Event Rate: 73% vs 53%
A community education program and practical demonstration successfully increased knowledge about hypertension and the preparation of butterfly pea flower drinks among patients in Banyuwangi.
Hypertension is a cardiovascular disease that can lead to death. Regular consumption of antihypertensive medication and lifestyle changes such as a butterfly pea flower drink, which is high in antioxidants, have been shown to help control blood pressure. This community service activity was carried out using a participatory approach that focused on providing knowledge and practice in making a drink from butterfly pea flowers. The results of the community service activity showed an increase in community knowledge regarding hypertension, risk factors, and lifestyle changes. The community was also able to practice making butterfly pea flower drinks correctly. In conclusion, this community activity has increased the knowledge of the community at the Posyandu Melati in Mojopanggung Village, Banyuwangi District. The community has also been able to make a health drink from butterfly pea flowers.
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Kustriyani et al. (2026) studied Hypertension (n=30). Educational session and practical training on butterfly pea flower (Clitoria Ternatea L.) drink preparation vs. Pre-intervention (baseline) was evaluated on Proportion of participants with high knowledge scores (80-100) on a 10-question test regarding hypertension and lifestyle.
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