NERS NEWS – Efforts to increase public awareness of hypertension control continue to be carried out through educational activities. Nursing Professional (Ners) students from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga organized a Hospital Health Education (PKRS) program titled “Maintain Blood Pressure with Hypertension Exercise” on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at IRNA 3A Grha Trimed, Airlangga University Hospital. This activity targeted patients’ families with the aim of improving both knowledge and skills in independently managing blood pressure.
This PKRS activity was designed not only as an information delivery session but also as an active learning platform for participants. The presenters delivered comprehensive material on hypertension, including its definition, causes, and potential impacts if not properly controlled. In addition, participants were introduced to hypertension exercise as a non-pharmacological intervention that is simple to perform and effective in helping stabilize blood pressure.
Unlike one-way education, this activity combined lectures, interactive discussions, and live demonstrations. After the presentation, participants were guided to practice hypertension exercise movements step by step under the supervision of a demonstrator. The session was conducted in a conducive and participatory atmosphere, with participants showing enthusiasm in following the movements and actively engaging throughout the activity.
This activity involved Nursing Professional students as the main facilitators, targeting patients’ families in the IRNA 3A Grha Trimed ward. Conducted from 3:00 to 3:30 PM, the session was efficient within a limited time while still achieving its educational objectives. Participants’ enthusiasm was evident through their active involvement in the question-and-answer session, where they related the material to their own health conditions.
During the discussion session, various questions were raised, ranging from symptoms resembling hypertension despite normal blood pressure, the recommended frequency of exercise, to the safety of exercise for patients with certain conditions such as mild stroke. The presenters provided contextual and easy-to-understand explanations, ensuring that participants gained not only information but also practical understanding relevant to their individual conditions.
This activity was driven by the high prevalence of hypertension, which often goes unnoticed by sufferers. Hypertension is known as a silent killer because it can develop without clear symptoms while posing serious risks of complications. Therefore, education combined with direct practice is an important approach to increasing awareness and encouraging behavioral changes, particularly in adopting simple physical activities such as hypertension exercise.
One of the presenters stated that hypertension exercise is a simple step that can be performed independently by the community. “By exercising regularly and according to one’s ability, blood pressure can be better controlled and the risk of complications can be minimized,” they explained.
This activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, through promotive and preventive efforts in controlling non-communicable diseases, and SDG 4: Quality Education, through the provision of practical and easily understood health education for the community.
Through this PKRS activity, it is expected that patients’ families will not only understand the importance of hypertension control but also be able to apply simple steps such as hypertension exercise in their daily lives. In the future, similar educational activities are expected to continue to be developed as part of the contribution of healthcare professionals and educational institutions in improving public health quality sustainably.
Author: Group 14 KMB
Editor: Raffa Nadiya Primatiana (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
