Application Of Soy Milk In Lowering Blood Pressur In Elderly With Hypertension In Gampong Jeulingke Syiah Kuala District Banda Aceh City

Application Of Soy Milk

Abstract

Hypertension is a common problem among the elderly, causing an increase in blood pressure

above normal and increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality. If left untreated, hypertension

can lead to serious conditions such as heart attack, heart failure, cerebral vascular disorders,

kidney damage and blindness. One of the non-pharmacological therapies to lower blood pressure

in the elderly with hypertension is the consumption of soy milk. This study aims to describe the

application of soy milk in lowering blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension. This research

design is descriptive with a case study approach, using interview and observation methods in two

elderly with hypertension. The instruments used in this study were consent sheets, assessment

sheets, observation sheets, soy milk operational procedures, and sphygmomanometers. The

research was conducted in Gampong Jeulingke, Syiah Kuala District, Banda Aceh on February

19-24, 2025. The results showed a decrease in blood pressure of subject I from 140/90 mmHg to

120/80 mmHg, and subject II from 150/100 mmHg to 130/90 mmHg. In conclusion, the

application of soy milk effectively reduces blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension and

can be done independently