The Effectiveness of Murottal Therapy of Surah Al Mulk on Blood Pressure in Elderly People with Isolated Systolic Hypertension

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is a common health problem in the elderly and can increase the risk of cardiovascular complications. One non-pharmacological therapy that is believed to be effective is the murottal therapy of Surah Al-Mulk which provides a spiritual relaxation effect and can help lower blood pressure. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of murottal therapy of Surah Al-Mulk on blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension at the Elderly Posyandu Lansia (Elderly Health Post) in Kebonsari Village

Methods: The research design used a quantitative descriptive approach with a one-group pre- and post-test design. The sample of this study was 52 elderly people selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through blood pressure observations before and after the administration of murottal therapy of Surah Al-Mulk.

Results: The results of the Wilcoxon test showed a significant difference in blood pressure before and after murottal therapy (p = 0.034 < 0.05), with an average decrease in systolic blood pressure from 153.46 mmHg to 144.69 mmHg.

Conclusion: These results indicate that Surah Al-Mulk recitation therapy is effective in lowering blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension. This therapy can be used as a non-pharmacological intervention that is practical and easy to implement.