BLACK RICE IN LOWERING THE

RISK OF HYPERTENSION: AN
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
SHEYN CABALLERO
BEATRICE GEMALYZA FAYE GUINTO
TRISTAN JAY HERNANDEZ
JANNELLE MARIE PALOPALO
MA. GERALDINE RODRIGUEZ
1. Conceptual Framework
OUTLINE
2. Research Design 9. Tables
3. Population and Sampling 10. Interpretations
4. Respondents of the Study 11.Supporting Data/Facts
5. Research Instrument 12. Conclusions
6. Validation of the Instrument 13. Recommendations
7. Data Gathering Procedure 14. Photo Documentation
8. Research Questions 15. References
 Conceptual Framework

1. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
OUTPUT

INPUT
PROCESS Output
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first and last time, fasten the
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difference before
and after
consuming the
black rice.
FEEDBACK
 2. RESEARCH DESIGN
The researchers used a quasi-experimental research design for this
study. The researchers specifically used a non-equivalent control group
design in which this design is used to determine if black rice has a
positive effect on lowering the risk of hypertension by testing their
blood pressure after consuming a cup of black rice per meal, for 2
weeks. An actual experimentation was done by the researchers to
gather the data needed to prove the experiment. The goal of this
method is to prove the effectiveness of black rice in lowering the
respondents’ blood pressure.
 3. POPULATION AND SAMPLING
The researchers selected ten (10) individuals who are experiencing
hypertension. The researchers used pre-test and post-test measures in
the individuals to know the effectiveness of black rice in terms of
lowering the respondent’s blood pressure. The sampling procedure that
the researchers used was the non-probability convenience sampling
procedure. This procedure involves a population that is readily available
and convenient. It is a sampling procedure used because the subjects
were chosen due to their helpful availability and visibility to the
researchers.
 4. RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY

The respondents of this study are ten (10) individuals who are
experiencing hypertension. Each respondent was given a cup
of black rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The researchers
made sure that no respondents will be harmed and the rice
that the researchers cooked and distributed is well-cooked.
 5. RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
The researchers used a sphygmomanometer to test the respondents’ blood
pressure and to identify the effectiveness of the black rice to lowering the risk
of hypertension through pre-test and post-test measures. This instrument
consists of a gauge and a rubber cuff that is placed around the arm then, the
researchers will use a stethoscope to listen for the appearance and
disappearance of sound of the pulse. It is a 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)
of someone with high blood pressure. The researchers ensured that the
respondent did not do anything that can make his/her heart rate not stable
before testing his/her heart rate for the validity of the study.
 6. VALIDATION OF THE INSTRUMENT

The validity of the instrument was approved by Mrs.

Cristina Elauria, the head of the college of nursing from the
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta. She guided the
researchers throughout their study and helped them in
keeping their experiments safe for the respondents.
 7. DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE
The researchers made a letter of request for the approval to conduct the study
to test the respondent’s blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer. The study
will be conducted for 2 weeks and the researchers also conducted an everyday
visitation with the respondents to conduct the experiment. On the first week,
the researchers tested the respondents’ blood pressure without the
consummation of black rice. The researchers made sure that their conditions
are stable before conducting the said experiment. On the second week, the
researchers gave each respondent a cup of black rice for breakfast, lunch and
dinner and tested their blood pressure for post test to determine the
effectiveness. The information that the researchers got were compiled and are
confidential.
 8. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What is the demographic profile of the
respondents in terms of:
1.1 Age
1.2 Gender
 8. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
2. What is the blood pressure of the
respondents before eating black rice?
 8. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
3. What is the blood pressure of the
respondents after consuming the black rice for?
A. First time
B. Last time
 8. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
4. Is there a significant difference before
and after consuming the black rice?
 9. Findings
AGE QUANTITY RELATIVE FREQUENCY

35-40 2 20%

41-50 3 30%

51-60 3 30%

61 and above 2 20%

TOTAL 10 100%
 10. Interpretations

Out of 10 respondents, frequency distribution of their age was

as follows: 35-40 with 2 (20.00%). 41-50 obtained 3 (30.00%).
51-60 got 3 (30.00%). Lastly, 61 and above attained 2 (20.00%).
 SUPPORTING DATA / FACTS
The risk of high blood pressure increases as a person
ages. High blood pressure generally develops over many
years, and nearly every one is affected eventually. A
person can have high blood pressure without experiencing
any symptoms. (Crucial Four, 2011)
 9. FINDINGS

AGE QUANTITY RELATIVE FREQUENCY

MALE 0.00% 0.00%

FEMALE 100% 100%

TOTAL 100% 100%

 INTERPRETATION
Out of 10 respondents, frequency distribution of their gender
was as follows: male with 0 (0.00%). Female obtained 10
(100.00%).
 SUPPORTING DATA / FACTS
About age 64, high blood pressure is common in men.
While the women are likely to develop high blood pressure
after age 65. Although, everyone can develop an above
normal blood pressure because it is a common condition
in which the long term force of the blood against the artery
walls is high enough that it may cause heart problems.
 9. FINDINGS
Responde DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7
nts

A 150 150 150 130 130 140 150 160 160 150 140 130 140 130
100 100 100 90 90 100 100 120 120 110 100 90 100 90

B 120 120 140 140 130 140 120 120 130 120 120 140 110 130
80 80 100 90 90 100 80 80 90 80 80 100 60 80

C 120 120 130 120 120 130 140 140 120 130 120 110 130 130
80 80 90 80 80 90 100 100 80 90 80 70 90 90

D 140 130 130 130 140 140 130 130 130 140 130 130 130 140
90 100 90 70 100 90 90 90 100 90 90 90 70 100
Table 1. Pre-test result
E 120 130 130 130 140 130 140 120 130 140 120 130 130 120
80 70 90 90 80 90 100 80 100 90 80 90 90 80

F 130 130 120 130 120 130 130 130 130 130 130 140 130 130
80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 90 80 80

G 130 130 120 130 130 120 130 130 120 120 130 120 120 120
80 80 80 80 90 80 80 90 80 80 90 80 80 80

H 130 120 140 120 140 130 130 130 120 130 140 140 130 130
80 90 90 90 100 80 80 80 90 80 100 100 90 90

I 130 140 130 130 130 130 140 130 120 130 140 130 120 130
90 100 90 90 90 90 100 90 90 90 100 90 80 90

J 180 190 200 190 190 190 200 190 180 190 200 190 190 190
100 110 110 120 110 110 120 110 100 110 110 120 120 120
 INTERPRETATION
From the Table 1, it is inferred that most of the respondents
have high blood pressure. The table shows that without them
consuming black rice, it is difficult for them to lower their blood
pressure. Instead, it may be dangerous for them because they
can hardly maintain their blood pressure.
 SUPPORTING DATA / FACTS
Current evidence strongly suggests that the normal blood
pressure of people is 120/80mmHg. Normal ranges of
blood pressure are less than 120 for systolic and less than
80 for diastolic, according to the World Health
Organization.
 9. FINDINGS
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7

A 150 140 130 130 130 130 130 120 130 130 120 130 130 130
100 100 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 80

B 120 120 130 120 130 130 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 110
80 80 90 80 90 90 80 80 90 80 80 90 80 80

C 120 120 120 130 120 120 130 180 120 130 120 120 110 120
80 80 90 90 80 80 90 100 80 90 80 80 90 80

D 140 130 130 120 130 120 130 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
90 90 90 90 90 80 90 90 80 80 90 80 80 90

E 130 120 130 130 130 130 120 120 130 130 120 130 130 130
70 80 80 80 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 80 90 90
Table 2. Post-test result
F 130 120 120 120 130 120 130 130 130 120 120 120 130 120
80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80

G 130 130 120 120 130 120 120 130 120 120 130 130 120 120
80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80

H 130 130 120 130 140 130 120 130 130 130 120 130 120 120
80 80 90 80 90 80 90 80 80 80 90 80 80 90

I 130 120 130 120 130 130 120 120 120 130 120 120 130 120
90 90 90 80 90 90 80 90 80 90 80 80 90 80

J 180 180 190 180 170 170 180 160 180 170 160 160 170 160
100 100 100 100 90 90 100 90 100 100 90 90 90 90
 INTERPRETATION
Table 2 shows that consuming black rice is healthy for the
respondents. Their blood pressure became low and normal.
This is a good sign of the effectiveness of black rice in
preventing the hypertension of the respondents. Their
continuous consummation of black rice became a great help to
prevent hypertension.
 SUPPORTING DATA / FACTS
Black rice outperforms the red and darker assortments in its abundance
of supplements: fiber, cancer prevention agents, phyto-supplements,
phyto-synthetic concoctions, Vitamin E, protein, press, and different
supplements. It keeps the liver, kidney and stomach sound, and decreases
danger of malignancy by prudence of its cell reinforcement anthocyanins.
Its low sugar and glycemic content settles hypertension and is likewise
useful for diabetic patients. (Yokibu, 2017).
Black rice is rich in antioxidant and has anthocyanin that helps prevent
cardiovascular disease and reduce inflammation. (American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, 2011)
 9. FINDINGS
Pre-test Post-test Difference 𝟐
𝑫
A 143.57 130.71 12.86 165.38
100.71 90.71 10 100
127.14 121.43 5.71 32.60
B 85 83.57 1.43 2.04
125.71 125.71 0 0
Table 3. Statistical C 85.71 85 0.71 0.50
133.57 124.29 9.28 86.12
Results D 90 86.43 3.57 12.74
129.29 127.14 2.15 4.62
E 86.43 85.71 0.72 0.52
129.29 124.29 5 25
F 80.71 80 0.71 0.50
125 124.29 0.71 0.50
G 82.14 80 2.14 4.58
130.71 127.14 3.57 12.74
H 88.57 83.57 5 25
130.71 124.29 6.42 41.22
I 91.43 85.71 5.72 32.72
190.71 172.14 18.57 344.84
J 112.14 95 17.14 293.78

1365.7 1301.43 64.27 713.02

𝜀 x= 902.84 855.7 47.14 472.38
 INTERPRETATION
Table 3 shows the average of the pre test and post test
measurements of the respondents’ blood pressure. It also
explains the significant difference of the data results before and
after the consummation of black rice. As the t-value in Eq. 1 is
greater than the critical value, there is a significant difference.
The diastolic blood pressure is lower than the critical value.
 SUPPORTING DATA/FACTS
According to (Campbell et al., 2018, para. 6) supports the 2010
introduction at the American Chemical Society is generally cited in help of
black rice. The introduction asserted that black rice contains more
anthocyanins than blueberries, with the additional advantage of having a
lower sugar heap of blueberries. Specialists from Brussels have quite
recently distributed a summary about the recent improvements of black
rice. The authors of the paper conclude that “black rice should be
considered as a promising source of health-promoting functional foods
targeting a large set of noninfectious diseases. However, more clinical
studies are needed to support the findings highlighted in this review.
 CONCLUSION
The results shows that as the respondents
regularly consume the black rice, they will be
able to maintain a normal blood pressure. In
addition, drinking several glasses of water a
day helps to fasten the effects of black rice.
 RECOMMENDATIONS
1.To the elders, the researchers recommend to
consume a cup of black rice thrice a day with
several glasses of water. The researchers’
respondents proved that drinking a lot of water
helps the body’s blood pressure become normal.
 RECOMMENDATIONS
2. To the youths, advise your elders with high
blood pressure to use black rice as an
alternative to their maintenance because it is
more effective and can reduce their eating
habits.
 RECOMMENDATIONS (cont…)
3.To the people with hypertension, the
researchers suggest to make the
consummation of black rice your routine to
maintain your blood pressure.
 RECOMMENDATIONS
4.To the future researchers, the
researchers advise to take your time
conducting the study and start as early as
possible so that the results will be
accurate.
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