1Ph D Scholar, P P Savani School of Nursing, Surat. Email: mg.meghanagoswami@gmail.com; Contact No: 9727592111
2Guide, P P Savani School of Nursing, Surat. Email: jayalakshmi.srinivasan@ppsu.ac.in; Contact No: 6380607969
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Jayalakshimi Muthu Srinivasan, Guide, P P Savani School of Nursing, Surat. Email: jayalakshmi.srinivasan@ppsu.ac.in; Contact No: 6380607969
Introduction: Health as a multidimensional and dynamic concept encompassing physical, psychological, social, and emotional well-being. Prehypertension is a state of transition between normal blood pressure and hypertension. Adolescent prehypertension is a strong predictor of hypertension in adults and is now considered for cardiovascular intervention or risk reduction. Prehypertension is very common. An estimated 1 in 3 people have prehypertension. The recommended treatment methods to reduce risk to develop hypertension include the Life style modification, Yoga, meditation, relaxation technique, dietary supplements, exercise and massage. Pomegranate juice is rich in tannins, possesses anti-atherosclerotic properties, has anti-aging effects, and potent anti-oxidative characteristics.
Aim: To find out the effectiveness of PMJ on blood pressure among pre-hypertensive clients.
Materials and Methods: In the present study, quantitative approach, a Quasi experimental research design was adopted. Non-probability purposive techniques was used to select 30 prehypertensive individuals in selected villages of Surat. The data-collection tool consisted of a personal profile, medical history and BP measurements. The data were analyzed and interpreted using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The present data reveled that the mean post-test systolic blood pressure mean difference is 12.07 and Mean post-test diastolic blood pressure mean difference is 4.32 which showing improvement in pre and post intervention. Mean systolic calculated 't' value 5.93 and mean diastolic calculated 't' value 5.93 was greater than tabulated 't' value between the group which showing effectiveness of PMJ on BP level.
Conclusion: The above findings supported that PMJwas effective in reducing the blood pressure level among the pre-hypertensive clients.
KEY WORDS: Surya Namaskar, Pre-hypertensive, BP
How to cite this article: Goswami M, Srinivasan JM. A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Pomegranate Juice (PJ) On BP Among Prehypertensive Individuals At Selected Villages Of Surat. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(11s): 709-714. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.11s.72
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