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Susiana Candrawati * 
1, Erlangga Aditya Ganesha2 , Rizqi Hendra Setiawan2 , Dyah Woro Dwi Lestari3 , Wiwiek Fatchurohmah4
1, Erlangga Aditya Ganesha2 , Rizqi Hendra Setiawan2 , Dyah Woro Dwi Lestari3 , Wiwiek Fatchurohmah4
1- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia. , susiana.candrawati@unsoed.ac.id
2- Faculty of Medicine, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia.
3- Department of Bioethics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia.
4- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia.
2- Faculty of Medicine, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia.
3- Department of Bioethics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia.
4- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia.
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Background. Medical students have a high academic load and have the potential to experience stress and blood pressure abnormalities. Therefore, a method is needed that can be used to reduce stress levels and improve blood pressure. The relaxation technique of the slow deep breathing exercise (SDBE) method is thought to be able to reduce stress levels.
Objectives. Researchers are interested in knowing the effect of slow deep breathing exercise on stress levels and blood pressure.
Methods. The study used a quasi-experimental design. The research subjects totaling 40 people were selected using purposive sampling. Subjects were divided into 2 groups, namely a control group of 18 people and an intervention group of 22 people. The control group did the simple relaxation technique, while the intervention group did SDBE. SDBE intervention was carried out every day for 3 weeks. Data on stress levels and blood pressure were taken before and after the intervention. Measurement of stress level using Perceived Stress Scale. Measurement of blood pressure using auscultation methods. Data were analyzed using dependent t-test and independent t-test.
Results. There was a significant decrease in stress level (p=0.000), systolic blood pressure (p=0.019), and diastolic blood pressure (p=0.000) after SDBE intervention. While in the control group, there was only a significant decrease in diastolic blood pressure (p=0.039). Compared to the control group that used simple relaxation techniques, the SDBE intervention group was able to reduce stress levels better (p=0.000).
Conclusion. Slow deep breathing exercise reduces stress levels and blood pressure of Medical Faculty students. Slow deep breathing exercise is more effective in reducing stress than simple relaxation techniques.
Objectives. Researchers are interested in knowing the effect of slow deep breathing exercise on stress levels and blood pressure.
Methods. The study used a quasi-experimental design. The research subjects totaling 40 people were selected using purposive sampling. Subjects were divided into 2 groups, namely a control group of 18 people and an intervention group of 22 people. The control group did the simple relaxation technique, while the intervention group did SDBE. SDBE intervention was carried out every day for 3 weeks. Data on stress levels and blood pressure were taken before and after the intervention. Measurement of stress level using Perceived Stress Scale. Measurement of blood pressure using auscultation methods. Data were analyzed using dependent t-test and independent t-test.
Results. There was a significant decrease in stress level (p=0.000), systolic blood pressure (p=0.019), and diastolic blood pressure (p=0.000) after SDBE intervention. While in the control group, there was only a significant decrease in diastolic blood pressure (p=0.039). Compared to the control group that used simple relaxation techniques, the SDBE intervention group was able to reduce stress levels better (p=0.000).
Conclusion. Slow deep breathing exercise reduces stress levels and blood pressure of Medical Faculty students. Slow deep breathing exercise is more effective in reducing stress than simple relaxation techniques.
Keywords: Slow Deep Breathing Exercise, Stress Level, Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Medical Students.
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- It is suggestible that students use the slow deep breathing exercise technique to reduce stress levels in connection with the high academic load. Reducing stress that occurs in medical students affects blood pressure stability positively.
Type of Study: Original Article |
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Sport Physiology and its related branches
Received: 2024/06/22 | Accepted: 2024/08/23
Received: 2024/06/22 | Accepted: 2024/08/23
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