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KMID : 1032220060010010059
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Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing
2006 Volume.1 No. 1 p.59 ~ p.64
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The Effects of Group Walking Exercise Program on Blood Pressure and Cholesterol of Elderly Patients with Hypertension
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Kim Hee-Gerl
Moon Ja
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Group walking exercise, Hypertension, Obesity, Cholesterol
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