Pengelolaan Hipertensi Dengan Edukasi Dan Senam Berbasis Metode Community Development Di Upt PSTW Jombang

Hypertension is a major health concern among older adults andsignificantly increases the risk of severe complications, such as stroke and cardiovascular disease. However, many older adults possess limited understanding of effective hypertension prevention and management through healthy lifestyle practices and regular physical activity. Guided by the principles of Community Development, this community service project aimed to enhance older adults’ knowledge and self-management capacity regarding hypertension through participatory health education and a collaboratively designed hypertension exercise program. The activity was implemented at the Technical Implementation Unit of the Social Nursing Home for the Elderly (PSTW) in Jombang Regency, involving 52 older adults with a history of hypertension. The intervention consisted of interactive health education sessions, group discussions, question-and-answer segments, and a tailored hypertension exercise routine developed in consultation with the participants. Knowledge levels were assessed using a pretest and posttest questionnaire, with scores categorized as “good” (≥50) or “poor” (<50). The results of the community service showed that prior to the intervention, 28 participants (54%) had poor knowledge, while 24 (46%) demonstrated good knowledge. Following the intervention, the number of participants with good knowledge increased to 42 (81%), while those with poor knowledge decreased to 10 (19%). Notably, all 52 participants (100%) actively engaged in thehypertension exercise session, reflecting high levels of participation and acceptance. These findings suggest that a participatory, Community Development–based approach is effective in improving both knowledge and engagement among older adults in hypertension self-management, thereby supporting the adoption of healthier lifestyles and contributing to enhanced quality of life in a sustainable manner