Key result
Slow deep breathing education substantially improves community knowledge of hypertension management.
Why the study?
Education and practice of slow deep breathing as a non-pharmacological method to lower blood pressure is still limited at the community level.
Does community-based health education and training on slow deep breathing improve knowledge about non-pharmacological hypertension management in at-risk adults?
Does community-based health education and training on slow deep breathing improve knowledge about non-pharmacological hypertension management in at-risk adults?
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Community-based participatory education effectively improves public health literacy and practical skills regarding slow deep breathing for non-pharmacological hypertension management.
Hypertension is a non-communicable disease that is commonly found in the community and has the risk of causing serious complications if not treated properly. One of the effective non-pharmacological methods to lower blood pressure is (slow deep breathing). However, education and practice of this technique is still limited at the community level. This community service activity aims to increase community knowledge about slow deep breathing techniques as an effort to control hypertension. The method used is education and training directly to the community in Manang Village, Grogol District, Sukoharjo Regency. Evaluation was carried out by comparing the results of the pre-test and post-test of the participants. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in participants' understanding, with an increase in the percentage of correct answers in the post-test compared to the pre-test. Participants also showed high enthusiasm during discussion and practice sessions. This activity succeeded in improving public health literacy related to hypertension management and encouraging sustainable independent habits in slow deep breathing practice. The conclusion of this activity shows that community-based participatory education is effective for improving knowledge and skills in hypertension management. It is recommended that similar activities be carried out periodically and involve local health cadres to maintain program sustainability.
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Karimah et al. (2026) studied Hypertension (n=16). Health education and training on slow deep breathing exercise vs. Pre-intervention baseline was evaluated on Knowledge and understanding of slow deep breathing for hypertension management, measured by the percentage of correct answers on a post-test. Community-based education on slow deep breathing increased participants' knowledge about hypertension management, with correct test responses improving from a pre-test range of 31.3-68.8% to a post-test range of 75-100%.
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