Effect of Relaxation Technique on Blood Pressure, Stress and Quality of Life among Hypertensive Females in Damanhour City

El Shahat El Gammal, Walaa; Harfoush, Mohamed; Mabrouk El Garhy, Safaa; Ibrahim Abdelkader Habiba, Azza

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2023.289653

Effect of Relaxation Technique on Blood Pressure, Stress and Quality of Life among Hypertensive Females in Damanhour City

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Medical- Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour Universit

² Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University

³ Gerontological Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University

⁴ Medical- Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University

10.21608/ejhc.2023.289653

Abstract

Background: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is the simplest and most
effective method to decrease muscle tension, reduce the level of stress, anxiety and
lower blood pressure. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of relaxation
technique on blood pressure, stress and quality of life among female patients with
hypertension in Damanhur City. Design: Quasi experimental design (two groups)
research design was adopted to carry out this study. Setting: This study was conducted
in the outpatient clinic at the National Institute of Medicine in Damanhour. Sample: A
purposive sample of 60 female patients was included in the study. Tools of data
collection: Three tools were used for data collection Tool I: Structured Interview
Schedule for female patients' basic data. It consists of three parts. Tool II: Perceived
Stress Scale (PSS). Tool III: Quality of Life Scale (WHOQoL-BREF- 26). Result: The
systolic blood pressure mean score among the study group was 153.30 ± 6.564 in the
initial assessment , and dropped to 126.50 ± 4.883 after 2 weeks of the relaxation
techniques and then decreased to 124.63±5.196 after 4 weeks, with a statistically
significant difference between them (F=246.49, P=0.000). Conclusion: Based on the
results of the present study it can be concluded that progressive muscle relaxation
program proved to be significantly effective in decreasing levels of stress and
controlling blood pressure level as well as increase the level of quality of life among the
study group. Recommendation: Awareness about stress as a risk for hypertension
should be done among masses. Measures to mitigate stress should be emphasized in the
initiatives for prevention and control of hypertension. Include different relaxation
technique in treatment plan of hypertensive patients. Use different instructional/mass
media to illustrate risk factors, manifestations and controlling factors of hypertension
and stress including relaxation technique.

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