Use of cucumber as a complementary intervention for preventing complications in hypertension
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Introduction: Most people use herbal medicine as a complementary treatment for chronic diseases. However, the need for optimal services for individuals with chronic diseases is paramount to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle consistently. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using cucumbers as a complementary intervention to prevent complications in patients with hypertension in Surabaya. Methods: The research design is a quasi-experimental pre-post test with a control group. The sample size in this study There were 50 respondents following the criteria set by the researcher: those who were not below 50 years old and suffered from hypertension for more than one year.
Source: Gaceta Médica de Caracas
Authors: Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya, Jujuk Proboningsih
Institution: Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404918443