Ps-p01-1: effect of foot massage on decreasing blood pressure and anxiety in older people with hypertension in indonesia

Background: Globally, the prevalence of hypertension in the world is quite high, especially in older people, which continues to increase every year. In addition to increasing blood pressure, many of the older people also experience anxiety. Intervention is needed to reduce blood pressure and overcome anxiety, and one of which is by giving foot massage interventions. Objective: To determine the effect of foot massage on reducing blood pressure and anxiety in older people with hypertension Method: This study was a quasi-experimental study with time-series design for measuring blood pressure and assessing the degree of anxiety after repeated foot massage interventions for 12 sessions. Results: A significant decrease in anxiety was observed after six days and 12 days of foot massage intervention (p < 0.05). A significant decrease was also observed in systolic blood pressure after the 12thintervention compared to baseline and 8th intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Foot massage intervention is effective in reducing blood pressure and anxiety in older people with hypertension