Background: The level of medication adherence among the elderly with hypertension is decreasing globally, including in Indonesia. Medication adherence is a major factor in treatment effectiveness for hypertensive patients. The Health Belief Model is one of the theories illustrating factors influencing patients’ medication adherence. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze determinant factors …
Introduction: Myalgia is defined as pain caused by repeated muscle contractions, resulting in muscle inflammation. One of the symptoms of myalgia is the occurrence of pain in the muscles. A non-pharmacological intervention to address myalgia is foot spa therapy. Foot spa therapy involves soaking the feet in warm water with Epsom salt followed by a massage to improve blood circulation and reduce…
Introduction: Understanding health decision-making among elderly individuals with multimorbidity is essential for improving their care, especially in the context of polypharmacy. As the number of older adults with multiple chronic conditions increases, it becomes crucial to explore how they navigate complex healthcare choices that affect their well-being and quality of life. Objective: This qua…
Introduction: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of premature death worldwide. Hypertension is defined as a persistent increase in blood pressure, where systolic pressure exceeds 140 mmHg and diastolic pressure exceeds 90 mmHg. One of the therapies that can be used to lower blood pressure is Tera gymnastics, which is specifically designed for the elderly and individuals with hypertension…
Background: Older adults are susceptible to worsened quality of life (QOL) and depression due to aging. Elderly integrated health service post (EIHSP) is community-based health care that aims to improve older adults’ health; however, not all older adults participate in this health service. Purpose: This study was conducted to assess the relationship between the QOL, depression level, and old…