Result: Family training was significantly effective
in patients to carry out progressive muscle
relaxation exercises.
Conclusion: The implementation of family
training on progressive muscle relaxation
exercise affected the regularity of hypertension
patient in doing exercise. (Rawal Med J
202;45:62-65).
Methodology: In this quasi-experimental study all
families with one of the family member
experiencing hypertension in the area of
Community Health Center (Puskesmas) Pejeruk
were included. Total population registered in the
Posbindu was 1,301 patients in 2018. This study
involved 60 subjects as respondents selected by
using purposive sampling method. Families who
took part in the training contributed regularly to
progressive muscle relaxation, 27 people (90%)
while families who did not participate in the
training did progressive muscle relaxation
regularly by 2 people (7%). The data obtained by
questionnaire and was statistically analyzed using
Chi-square test.
