The effect of listening to Al-Quran recitation among uncontrolled hypertensive Muslim patient attending Primary Care Clinic in Kelantan, Malaysia: A randomised control trial

Introduction: Prevalence of hypertension in Malaysia has been increasing over the years. Despite varieties treatment, a large proportion hypertensive patients still have uncontrolled blood pressure. Several non-pharmacological approaches used as management to reduce This study intended determine effect listening Quran recitation on pressure among Muslim with hypertension. Material and Method: was randomized controlled trial involving 202 They were randomly allocated either group or control group. Blood (BP) heart rate measured at baseline after intervention. Results: In intervention group, mean changes systolic BP diastolic -5.9 -3.8mmHg respectively while for -4.06 bpm. -1.68 -1.84 mmHg -1.39 ANCOVA analysis showed that pressure, between statistically significant (P values = 0.001). Conclusions: reduction immediately recitation. However, longer needs be done show sustained decrease patient.