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Evaluating Brisk Walking, Deep Breathing, and Stress Disclosure for Blood Pressure Reduction in Individuals with Prehypertension and Stress

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Background: Prehypertension often coincides with elevated stress levels, exacerbating the condition, and emphasizing the early self-management approach. Aim: Evaluate brisk walking, deep breathing, and stress disclosure for blood pressure reduction and perceived stress in individuals with prehypertension and stress. Methods: A parallel-group randomized controlled trial was conducted at Minia University Hospital, Egypt, involving 120 individuals aged ≥ 18 years with prehypertension and moderate to high perceived stress levels, randomly assigning them to either control (n=60) or study (n=60) groups. Data collected through structured interview questionnaires [Bio-socio-demographic and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)], blood pressure (BP), and PSS were re-measured after 2 and 4 weeks. Results: Both groups had similar bio-socio-demographics. Significant reductions in BP and PSS were observed in the study group (p < 0.001). Study group mean systolic BP changes were -3.4 mmHg (2 weeks) and -7.7 mmHg (4 weeks), with decreases in Diastolic BP (-2.4 and -3.03) and perceived stress scores (-3.43 and -5.73), respectively, while controls had mean Systolic BP changes of -0.83 mmHg (2 weeks) and -1.77 mmHg (4 weeks), with slight reduction in Diastolic BP (-0.63 and -1.6) and slight stress score increases at +0.63 (2 weeks) then reductions at -1.72 (4 weeks). Systolic and diastolic BP changes had strong positive correlations with PSS changes in the study group. Conclusion: Brisk walking, deep breathing, and stress disclosure interventions significantly reduced BP and PSS score in individuals with prehypertension and stress. Recommendation: Incorporate interventions into care plans. Further research is needed on long-term effects and underlying mechanisms.

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10.21608/ejnsr.2024.274010.1362

Keywords

Blood pressure reduction, Brisk walking, Deep breathing, perceived stress, Prehypertension, Stress

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Sherif

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Nesnawy

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Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Minia University, Egypt

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shriefsayed@mu.edu.eg

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0000-0002-6436-9240

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Ebtsam

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Abd El Monim Mohamed

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Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Minia University, Egypt

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ebtsamabdelm@mu.edu.eg

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Eman

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Hussein Khalil

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Lecturer of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology), Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt.

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dreman.hussin12@gmail.com

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-

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0000-0001-9342-4467

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Sara

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Ibrahim Sayed

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Lecturer of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine. Minia University. Egypt.

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saraibrahim4784@yahoo.com

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Mohamed

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Malek

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Gamal Noaman

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Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Minia University, Egypt.

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mohamedgamaln@mu.edu.eg

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assiut

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0009-0003-0716-7057

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Enace

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Abd Elaal

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Mohamed

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Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Sohage University, Egypt.

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profenace@yahoo.com

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First Name

Bedour

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Ibrahim

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Adel Mohamed

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Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Minia University, Egypt

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bedouram@mu.edu.eg

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Egypt

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0000-0001-8577-7123

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5

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1

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47516

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2024-05-01

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2024-03-02

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2024-05-01

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52

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69

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2682-4574

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International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research

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Evaluating Brisk Walking, Deep Breathing, and Stress Disclosure for Blood Pressure Reduction in Individuals with Prehypertension and Stress

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25 Dec 2024