CD Skripsi
Studi Fenomenologi: Kualitas Hidup Pasien Hipertensi Setelah Menjalani Terapi Bekam
Patients suffering from hypertension tend to mention that they have a low health status. This health status may indicate an unfavorable quality of life that will affect physical, psychological, social, and environmental functions. This research aims to explore how quality of life of hypertension patients after cupping therapy at Rumah Sakit Ibu dan Anak Zainab. Data were obtained by conducting semi-structured interviews with 3 participants who were selected based on the inclusion criteria using purposive sampling technique. Interview results were analyzed using the Colaizzi method. The results of the study grouped four themes, they are: physiological response change: can relieve pain, can lower blood pressure, improved sleep quality, change in psychological response: can provide positive feelings such as pleasure, comfort, and spiritual value, changes in interaction and social support: enhanced social interaction, obtain social support, and change in environmental aspects: economy affordable treatment prices and convenient, safe, and accessible facilities. The results of the research recommend for hypertension patients to keep therapy cupping as an alternative complementary therapy.
Keywords: Hypertension, Quality of life, Cupping therapy
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