The Effect Of Neck Massage Therapy On Mean Arterial Pressure In Hypertension Patients

Abstract

Hypertension is one of the most significant global non-communicable disease (NCDs) contributing to increased mortality rates in many countries. Predicting hypertension through Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) measurement is more accurate than relying solely on systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. MAP represents the average arterial pressure and is derived from both diastolic and systolic measurements. The management of hypertension encompasses not only pharmacological interventions but also non-pharmacological therapies aimed at maintaining stable blood pressure levels. This study aims to assess the effect of neck massage therapy on mean arterial pressure in hypertension patients in Telaga Dewa Health Center Working Area, Bengkulu City. This research utilized a pre-experimental design, specifically a pre- and post-test one-group design combined with accidental sampling. The sample comprised 43 participants, and statistical analyses were conducted using a one-sample t-test. The findings revealed a statistically significant difference in the average MAP values before and after the application of neck massage therapy, with a p-value of 0.001, which is less than the significance level of α 0.05. This indicates that neck massage therapy positively influences mean arterial pressure in hypertensive patients in the aforementioned health center area. It is recommended that healthcare providers consider incorporating neck massage therapy as a complementary treatment option for patients with hypertension.