Journal of Noncommunicable Diseases Prevention and Control

Potential of Analog Meatballs Made from Tempeh and Seaweed as An Alternative Food for Hypertension Patients

Firdaus Syafii — 2023-10-31

This study aims to determine the effect of the formulation of the use of tempeh and seaweed on the organoleptic properties of meatball analogues. The formulation used in this study was based on the ratio of differences in the use of tempeh and seaweed. The design used in this study was a complete randomized design (RAL). The factors used in this study were 5 formulations with a ratio of tempeh and seaweed, namely F1 (100: 0), F2 (90: 10), F3 (80: 20), F4 (75: 25), and F5 (70: 30). The parameters measured in this design are hedonic tests (favorability levels) which include taste, aroma, color, texture, and over all attributes. Based on the results of hedonic test analysis on 5 formulas using the ANOVA test, it shows that the difference in the ratio of tempeh and seaweed in the formulation of making analog meatballs has a significant effect on the sensory attributes of taste, aroma, texture, and overall (p<0.05) and has no real effect on color attributes (p>0.05). The F3 formulation with tempeh and seaweed ratio (80:20) in the manufacture of analog meatballs gives different values and is the formula that has the most preferred acceptance rate based on the attributes of taste (4.24), aroma (4.23), and texture (3.97), and overall (4.36). Meatball analogue with the most preferred formula of the results of this study can be used as an alternative food for consumption by people with hypertension

The Effect of Stretching Excercise as Complimentary Therapy on Blood Pressure in Patients with Hypertension in the Cibodasari Health Center Tangerang

Sarah Raudhatul Aulia — 2023-10-31

This study aims to determine the effect of complementary therapy stretching exercises on blood pressure in hypertension patients. This research uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experiment design and a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The intervention provided was stretching exercises for 30 minutes twice a week in the morning and evening for 2 weeks, by measuring the blood pressure before and after the intervention. The number of samples taken was 15 respondents from a total population of 374 hypertension sufferers in the Cibodasari Community Health Center Tangerang, using a purposive sampling technique. Using the paired sample t-test for bivariate analysis, the average drop in respondents' systolic blood pressure was 6,133, from 151.20 (pre-test) to 145.07 (post-test), and the average drop in respondents' diastolic blood pressure was 7,333, from 89.20 (pre-test) to 81.87 (post-test). Based on the t-dependent statistical test, significant results were obtained with a p-value of 0.002 for systolic pressure and a p-value of 0.003 for diastolic pressure. The results of the study show that stretching exercises have an effect on reducing blood pressure in hypertension sufferers, which can be applied simultaneously with other pharmacological therapies.

The Relationship of Obesity and Central Obesity with the Incidence of Hypertension in the Binanga Health Center District of Mamuju

Hasmar Fajriana — 2023-10-31

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease (NCD) that is still a global health problem, including in Indonesia. The prevalence of hypertension increases with age. There are several factors that contribute to the incidence of hypertension in Indonesia, including obesity and central obesity. This study aims to determine the relationship between obesity and central obesity and the incidence of hypertension in the work area of the Binanga Community Health Center, Mamuju Regency. This research is an observational study using a cross-sectional design. The population in this study were all participants in the integrated coaching post (posbindu) in the working area of the Binanga health center, and a sample of 204 people was taken using total sampling techniques. Data were collected by interview, measuring body weight, height, and blood pressure. The data obtained were analyzed using the chi-square test. The study results showed that the proportion of respondents suffering from hypertension was 47.7%. Based on the study, it was concluded that there was a significant relationship between age (p-value = 0.000) and obesity (p-value = 0.043) and the incidence of hypertension. Meanwhile, gender (p-value = 0.065) and central obesity (p-value = 0.230) were not significantly related to the incidence of hypertension.

The Effect of Slow Deep Breathing and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients in Kedaung Wetan Health Center Tangerang

Marlin Brigita — 2023-10-31

Slow and deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are non-pharmacological therapies that are easy to do. This therapy can make the body more relaxed so that it can lower blood pressure. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of slow deep breathing therapy and progressive muscle relaxation in reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with a one-group research design using a pre-test and post-test approach without a control group. Respondents in this study consisted of 16 hypertensive patients selected by purposive sampling, with one intervention group. The intervention was carried out by the respondent, who performed slow and deep breathing techniques and progressive muscle relaxation through the media provided. The results showed a significant difference in blood pressure before and after instruction in deep breathing techniques and progressive muscle relaxation, using the paired t-test. The results of the analysis using the t-test showed that there was a significant influence between slow deep breathing techniques and progressive muscle relaxation on blood pressure in hypertensive patients (p-value < 0.05). Therefore, it is hoped that nurses can optimize slow and deep breathing techniques and progressive muscle relaxation as non-pharmacological therapies for managing patient hypertension.

Serum Creatinine and Cystatin-C Levels in Patients Diagnosed with Kidney Disorders

Nurmeily Rachmawati — 2023-10-31

The development of non-communicable diseases still dominates in Indonesia. One of them is kidney failure, which contributes to the burden of disease in the world with a fairly high death rate. Examination parameters to indicate renal condition can be seen from several laboratory examination results, such as levels of creatinine, urea, cystatin-C, uric acid, microalbuminuria, and others. The aim of this study is to obtain a brief overview of creatinine and cystatin-C levels in patients diagnosed with kidney disorders to determine the extent of the severity of the disease that has occurred. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis with laboratory examination using a cross-sectional approach. The number of samples in this research was 30. Based on the research results, respondents were dominated by women (53.3%) with an age range of 28–76 years. The proportion of respondents' creatinine levels was still more in the normal category, and the proportion exceeding the normal limit for male and female respondent groups was the same, namely 50% each. Meanwhile, the cystatin-C levels of respondents were more often found in the above-normal category (63.3%), which was dominated by the group of female respondents (57.9%).