A Non-Pharmacological Approach to Blood Pressure Management in Delhi’s Orphan Special Children: Laughter Yoga

Author(s): Anchal Sharma, Dr. Moradhvaj Singh, Dr. Vijay Singh Gusain

Publication #: 2506038

Date of Publication: 09.07.2025

Country: India

Pages: 1-10

Published In: Volume 11 Issue 4 July-2025

Abstract

This quantitative study examines the effectiveness of Laughter Yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention for managing systolic blood pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) in orphan special children residing in Delhi. A total of 30 participants aged 8 to 16 years, comprising 15 boys and 15 girls with visual, hearing and locomotor disabilities, were selected for the study. All participants received Laughter Yoga sessions five days a week for 12 weeks. The research employed a pre-test and post-test single-group design. Blood pressure readings were recorded at two intervals: initially at 0 weeks (pre-test) and again after 12 weeks (post-test) of the intervention, using the Dr. Morepen BP-02 Blood Pressure Monitor in mmHg. For checking the normality of the data distribution, the Shapiro-Wilk test was used, and later the dependent t-test to check the effect of laughter yoga. The results demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels post-intervention, indicating a positive effect of Laughter Yoga on cardiovascular health. These findings support the potential of Laughter Yoga as a simple, cost-effective, and accessible strategy for improving physiological well-being among orphan special children.

Keywords: Laughter Yoga, Blood Pressure, Special Children, Orphans, Non-Pharmacological, Disability.

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