RELAXATION THERAPY VS BED REST: SOLUTIONS FOR PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION
Background: One of the main causes of maternal and fetal death is Hypertension in Pregnancy. Hypertension in Pregnancy cases in Indonesia are still high, but efforts to overcome it by considering physical and psychological aspects have not been optimal. This study aims to determine the efforts of relaxation technique therapy on the difference in heart rate in pregnant women with hypertension. Method: This study used a cross-over design. A total of 36 pregnant women with third trimester hypertension obtained by random sampling technique were given bed rest therapy for 5 days 1 x 20 minutes and given relaxation therapy for 5 days 1 x 20 minutes. Measurements using a pulse oximeter. Data were analyzed using the Friedman and Wilcoxon tests. Results: The results of the study showed a significant difference in relaxation technique therapy and bed rest therapy on reducing in normal heart rate (P <0.001). The average decrease in heart rate was greater in the relaxation technique therapy group. Conclusion: Relaxation techniques can reduce heart rate to normal in pregnant women with hypertension. Relaxation techniques can be a complementary therapy in midwifery care for pregnant women with hypertension.
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