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Irwan A M, Sikone D L, Erika K A. Physical Activity to Lower Blood Pressure among Older People with Hypertension in Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review. JCCNC 2026; 12 (4)
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1- Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia. , citha_ners@med.unhas.ac.id
2- Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.
2- Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.
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Background: Hypertension is a serious global health issue among older adults. Physical activity plays a vital role in lowering blood pressure and preventing hypertension-related complications. However, the prevalence of physical inactivity among older adults in Southeast Asia remains high. Although several studies have examined hypertension management and physical activity in general populations, no review has specifically focused on older adults with hypertension in this region. Therefore, this review aims to map the prevalence, types, duration, and frequency of physical activity, as well as the barriers and opportunities for physical activity among older adults with hypertension in Southeast Asian.
Methods: This scoping review followed Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework and adhered to PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Literature searches were conducted using relevant keywords across ten major databases—PubMed, ScienceDirect, EBSCO, Global Index Medicus, Scopus, Sage, Cochrane Library, Wiley Online Library, ProQuest, and Garuda—as well as Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria comprised articles published in English and Indonesian between 2019 and 2024. Screening was performed using Rayyan software. Data from 26 eligible studies were mapped, categorized, and thematically synthesized using an exploratory descriptive approach.
Results: The findings reveal that the most common activities include walking, regular exercise, and cycling, typically performed for 150 minutes per week at moderate to high intensity. Reported barriers included lack of motivation, limited facility access, and declining physical condition, while opportunities involved social support and the availability of appropriate facilities.
Conclusion: Low adherence to physical activity among older adults with hypertension in Southeast Asia, underscores the need for culturally sensitive and context-specific health programs. Considering the predominance of observational and qualitative studies, future research should explore enablers of effective and acceptable physical activity and systematically examine the role of social support in sustaining physical activity habits among hypertensive older adults in Southeast Asian.
Methods: This scoping review followed Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework and adhered to PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Literature searches were conducted using relevant keywords across ten major databases—PubMed, ScienceDirect, EBSCO, Global Index Medicus, Scopus, Sage, Cochrane Library, Wiley Online Library, ProQuest, and Garuda—as well as Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria comprised articles published in English and Indonesian between 2019 and 2024. Screening was performed using Rayyan software. Data from 26 eligible studies were mapped, categorized, and thematically synthesized using an exploratory descriptive approach.
Results: The findings reveal that the most common activities include walking, regular exercise, and cycling, typically performed for 150 minutes per week at moderate to high intensity. Reported barriers included lack of motivation, limited facility access, and declining physical condition, while opportunities involved social support and the availability of appropriate facilities.
Conclusion: Low adherence to physical activity among older adults with hypertension in Southeast Asia, underscores the need for culturally sensitive and context-specific health programs. Considering the predominance of observational and qualitative studies, future research should explore enablers of effective and acceptable physical activity and systematically examine the role of social support in sustaining physical activity habits among hypertensive older adults in Southeast Asian.
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Received: 2025/02/27 | Accepted: 2026/06/27 | Published: 2026/11/4
Received: 2025/02/27 | Accepted: 2026/06/27 | Published: 2026/11/4
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