한국농촌간호학회지 (Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing)
- 제1권1호
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- Pages.59-64
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- 2006
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- 1975-8677(pISSN)
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- 2765-2947(eISSN)
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집단걷기운동이 고혈압환자의 신체적 건강에 미치는 효과
The Effects of Group Walking Exercise Program on Blood Pressure and Cholesterol of Elderly Patients with Hypertension
- Kim, Hee-Gerl (Department of Nursing, Kyungwon College) ;
- Moon, Ja
- 발행 : 2006.12.31
초록
Purpose: This study was done to identify the effect of a group walking exercise program on weight, obesity, blood pressure and cholesterol in elderly patients with hypertension. Method: From the population of elderly people in Hwasung city, 80 people with hypertension were selected as participants in this study. Frequencies and paired t-test were used to analyze the data. Results: The group walking exercise program lowered weight, obesity, blood pressure, and cholesterol. And such a change appeared to be effective statistically. Conclusion: Therefore, it is important to develop a program and environment that promotes group walking exercise in elderly patients with hypertension.