LATIHAN RELAKSASI OTOT PROGRESIF UNTUK MENURUNKAN TEKANAN DARAH PENDERITA HIPERTENSI DI RT 13 KELURAHAN 29 ILIR KECAMATAN ILIR BARAT II WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS MAKRAYU PALEMBANG

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The incidence of hypertension is increasing every year. WHO estimates that by 2025 there will be 1.15 billion cases or around 29% of the world's total population suffering from hypertension, of which 333 million are in developed countries and the remaining 639 are in developing countries, including Indonesia. The incidence of hypertension that increases every year indicates that hypertension needs and must be addressed immediately. Therefore, the management of hypertension in the form of medication and early treatment is very important because hypertension is a chronic disease that must be controlled for life. This activity aims to provide progressive muscle relaxation training to reduce tension or anxiety by creating a relaxed atmosphere and feeling for people with hypertension, thereby reducing blood pressure for people with hypertension. Methods of activity include demonstrations, blood pressure check exercises before and after progressive muscle relaxation exercises and health education. Activity results showed a decrease in blood pressure of 10-15 mmHg after progressive muscle relaxation exercises.