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PUB708 - Quantitative Research Methods

   

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PROJECTREPORTSUBMITTED BY: RUPINDER KAURSTUDENT ID: 1101116DATE OF SUBMISSION: 29.10.2017

Table of ContentsCHAPTER CONTENTPAGENO.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY1.1 Introduction1.2 Research question1.3 P-Population1.4 Statement of the problem1.5 Objective of the study1.6 Operational definitions1.7 DelimitationsOVERVIEW OF THE PROJECTMATERIALS AND METHODS3.1 Sample and sampling technique3.2 Sample size3.3 Null hypothesis3.4 Alternative hypothesis3.11 Ethical considerations 3.12 BiasesANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATADISCUSSIONCONCLUSIONREFERENCES

ABSTRACTThe present study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of meditation therapy incontrolling blood pressure among adult population of Nelson town of Island.Hypertension is considered as a major contributing factor of cardiac arrest, stroke and heartdiseases, world-wide. Thus, the normal range of blood pressure is systolic<120 and diastolic<80 mmHg. So, regular meditation is considered as an effective technique to control bloodpressure.

(CHAPTER -2) BACKGROUD OF THE STUDYOVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT1.1INTRODUCTION“Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year.”(Franklin P Adams)Hypertension is considered as a noteworthy factor of mortality and morbidity among adults inwestern nations (2). Rozanski A, Blumenthal JA et al Study found that psychological distresssuch as anxiety, depression, and anger/ hostility contributes to the development ofhypertension. Although short-term BP elevation can be attributed to sympathetic nervoussystem activity corresponding to the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ mechanism. Marchiori’s studyillustrates that interaction between meditation practice and activation of cerebrum zoneidentified with the relaxation response, which includes change in the tone of the autonomicsensory system and expanded parasympathetic movement related with decreased heart rateand breath rate. Apart from this, results of this study found the prompt and long term impactof contemplation by significant abatement in adrenaline level that automatically decreasesblood pressure among the adults population. As a result of meditation, it is realized thatpeople who practice meditation, more often will have better health outcomes.Furthermore, stress reduction and relaxation therapies have been reported to have a greaterimpact in controlling blood pressure among adults.D’Zurilla TJ, Sheedy CF’s studyillustrates thatcollege students are more prone to psychological distress caused byinterpersonal and social problems, pressures to succeed academically, financial strains, anduncertain futures. Previous controlled studies on the Transcendental Meditation (TM)program, one of the most widely used mind-body approaches for reducing psychologicaldistress, has shown significant reductions in BP, anxiety, depression, and improved copingability in students and adults.Other arguments in favour of meditation for treatment ofhypertension in adults found that it is simple to use, non-invasive with no side effects andcost effective as compared to other treatments. Marchiori et al’s study proves thatcontemplation improves quality of life and health perceptive of hypertensive adults withoutany modification in diet, exercise and use of medication. Thereafter, the objective of thisstudy was to evaluate the effectiveness of relaxation to lower high blood pressure amongadult population aged between 18-50 years.1.2 RESEARCH QUESTION:Does meditation have an impact on controlling blood pressure in adult population agedbetween 18 to 50 years? P- Adult people aged between 18 -50 years. I – Meditation C – Non-meditation

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