Effectiveness of DASH Diet on Blood Pressure, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium Intake in Hypertension Patients at RSUD Palangka Raya

Abstract

Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure increases and requires intervention in diet management. Recommendations for giving the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) at the RSUD Palangka Raya have never been made. The research aimed to determine the effectiveness of the DASH diet on blood pressure, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium intake in hypertensive patients at RSUD Palangka Raya. The research design is a Quasi-Experimental Design with a plan Posttest Control Group Design with 24 respondents selected based on inclusion criteria. Blood pressure data is obtained from the patient's medical record status during treatment. Data on sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium intake are obtained from the average results Recall 24 hours-, and food weighing converted into grams and analyzed with Nutrisurvey. Based on sample characteristics, the majority are 51-60 years old (33.3%), female (66.7%), elementary school/equivalent education level (58.3%), and given amlodipine 10 mg (50%).  The results showed that blood pressure and sodium intake are not significantly different (p-value>0.05) in the low sodium diet and DASH diet groups so the DASH diet is not effective in reducing blood pressure and sodium intake compared to the low sodium diet while the intake of potassium, calcium, and magnesium is significantly different (p-value<0.05) in the low sodium diet and DASH diet groups so The DASH diet is effective in increasing potassium, calcium, and magnesium intake compared to a low sodium diet.