Key result
The 2-week CERDIK health education and lifestyle program significantly reduced mean systolic blood pressure from 150.89 mmHg to 133.78 mmHg (p = 0.000) in elderly patients with hypertension.
Why the study?
Hypertension among the elderly at the Deli Tua Community Health Center is characterized by low levels of knowledge and healthy lifestyle behaviors. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle program in improving knowledge and behaviors and lowering blood pressure.
Does the 2-week CERDIK health promotion program reduce blood pressure and improve knowledge and healthy behaviors in elderly patients with hypertension?
Does the 2-week CERDIK health promotion program reduce blood pressure and improve knowledge and healthy behaviors in elderly patients with hypertension?
A two-week community-based CERDIK lifestyle and educational intervention improved health knowledge and behaviors while contributing to short-term systolic blood pressure reduction in elderly patients with hypertension.
May support brief CERDIK education for elderly hypertension; leaves open causal efficacy pending controlled trials.
Hypertension among the elderly is a significant health issue at the Deli Tua Community Health Center (Puskesmas), Deli Serdang Regency, characterized by low levels of knowledge and healthy lifestyle behaviors. A program comprising routine health check-ups, avoidance of cigarette smoke exposure, regular physical activity, a balanced diet, adequate rest, and stress management aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent non-communicable diseases. Objective: To evaluate the program's effectiveness in improving the knowledge and behaviors of elderly patients with hypertension and its impact on lowering blood pressure. Methods: A pre-experimental study using a one-group pre-test and post-test design was conducted on 45 elderly hypertensive patients (aged ≥60 years) at the Posbindu (Integrated Service Post for Non-Communicable Diseases) of Deli Tua Community Health Center, selected via purposive sampling. The intervention—covering routine health checks, avoidance of cigarette smoke, physical activity, a balanced diet, rest, and stress management—was implemented over two weeks. Data on knowledge, behavior, and blood pressure were collected through questionnaires and measurements, then analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods (chi-square test). Results: The proportion of participants with good knowledge increased from 40% to 55.6%, and those with good behavior increased from 31.1% to 55.6% following the intervention. Mean systolic blood pressure decreased significantly from 150.89 mmHg to 133.78 mmHg (p = 0.000; p < 0.05). Significant associations were found between knowledge (p = 0.035; p < 0.05) and behavior (p = 0.027; p < 0.05) regarding the reduction in blood pressure. Conclusion: The program was effective in improving the knowledge and healthy behaviors of elderly hypertensive patients and contributed to lowering blood pressure. The intervention successfully shifted blood pressure levels to a lower range.
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Anggita et al. (2026) studied Hypertension in the elderly (n=45). CERDIK lifestyle and health education program (routine check-ups, smoke avoidance, physical activity, balanced diet, adequate rest, stress management) vs. Pre-intervention baseline (one-group pre-test/post-test) was evaluated on Mean systolic blood pressure (mmHg) (p=0.000). The 2-week CERDIK health education and lifestyle program significantly reduced mean systolic blood pressure from 150.89 mmHg to 133.78 mmHg (p = 0.000) in elderly patients with hypertension.
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