Application of ambon banana giving in lowering blood pressure in hypertension patients

Application of ambon banana giving

Abstract

Hypertension is one of the main health problems of cardiovascular disease that is life-threatening if not

treated, it can cause various complications such as heart disease and stroke. The purpose of this study

was to apply the provision of Ambon bananas in lowering blood pressure in hypertension sufferers.This

type of research is descriptive research with a case study approach. Data collection techniques are

interviews and observations before and after therapy. The instruments used in this study were

assessment sheets, observation sheets, SOP for measuring blood pressure and SOP for administering

Ambon bananas. This study was conducted in the Ingin Jaya Health Center Working Area, Aceh Besar

Regency with 2 respondents with grade 1 hypertension and was carried out on February 20-27, 2025.

The results of the study showed that administering Ambon bananas before breakfast for 7 consecutive

days was effective in lowering blood pressure where in subject I the blood pressure before therapy was

140/90 mmHg decreased to 130/60 mmHg and in subject II before therapy was 150/90 mmHg decreased

to 130/70 mmHg. This study proves that Ambon banana therapy is effective in lowering blood pressure

in hypertension sufferers. It is hoped that this study can be used as an intervention in lowering blood

pressure in hypertension sufferers.