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Accessible and affordable non-pharmacological approaches are needed alongside pharmacological therapy to manage hypertension in rural communities. This study evaluated the effect of laughter therapy on blood pressure reduction in hypertensive patients in Tebat Ijuk Village, Dili.
Does structured laughter therapy reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in rural patients with Grade I and II hypertension?
Does structured laughter therapy reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in rural patients with Grade I and II hypertension?
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Structured laughter therapy over two weeks was associated with a 10-15 mmHg systolic and 5-8 mmHg diastolic blood pressure reduction in a rural hypertensive community, representing a low-cost non-pharmacological adjunct.
Hypertension is a chronic health problem frequently encountered in rural communities and poses a risk of serious complications if not managed appropriately. In addition to pharmacological therapy, non-pharmacological approaches that are accessible, affordable, and applicable to the community are needed, one of which is laughter therapy. This study aims to determine the effect of laughter therapy on reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients in Tebat Ijuk Village, Dili, in 2025. The research method used is a nursing management study with a pre-experimental approach using a one-group pretest–posttest design. The sample consisted of hypertensive patients who met the inclusion criteria. Laughter therapy was administered structurally over several sessions within a specific period. Blood pressure measurements were conducted before and after the intervention using standard measurement tools. The results showed a decrease in the average systolic and diastolic blood pressure after the administration of laughter therapy. Laughter therapy is proven to provide a relaxation effect, reduce stress, and improve the body's physiological responses that contribute to blood pressure reduction. The conclusion of this study is that laughter therapy can be used as an effective and applicable non-pharmacological nursing intervention in the management of hypertension in rural communities. It is suggested that laughter therapy be incorporated as a promotive and preventive program in public health services.
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Soviarni et al. (2026) studied Hypertension ( primarily Stage I and II). Laughter therapy (Terapi tertawa) vs. Pre-intervention baseline (one-group pretest-posttest) was evaluated on Change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (MD -10 to -15 mmHg systolic, -5 to -8 mmHg diastolic).
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