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Journal : Universa Medicina

The effect of listening to Holy Quran recitation on stress among healthy adults: a non-blinded randomized controlled trial Hanafi, Muchtar; Rahmatillah, Arif; Wiyono, Nanang; Mirawati , Diah Kurnia
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2024.v43.61-68

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BackgroundStress is the body’s inability to reach a balance between physical or psychological demands and the ability to meet them. Failure to meet these demands has a crucial impact which includes physical, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Recitation of the Quran is believed to cause relaxation by lowering adrenocorticotropic and cortisol hormonal levels. This study aimed to assess the effects of Quran recitation on stress levels using the biofeedback indicators electromyogram, skin conductance, and heart rate among healthy adults. MethodsThis study used a pre- and post-test group design involving 40 males between 19 and 23 years of age, randomized into two groups, i.e. control group (n=20) and Quran recitation listeners (n=20). The subjects were conditioned in a quiet room for 30 minutes before the stress level measurements were taken. The stress level measurements by means of electromyogram, skin conductance, and heart rate were performed with biofeedback before and after giving the stressor tests’ protocol. Statistical analysis using independent t-test was then performed. ResultsThe baseline comparative measurement using biofeedback between control and treatment groups revealed nonsignificant between-group differences in electromyogram, skin conductance, and heart rate (p=0.150; p= 0.389; and p=0.985 respectively). After applying the stress protocol followed by the intervention, the independent t-test revealed significant between-group differences in electromyogram and skin conductance (p= 0.042 and p=0.030), but not in heart rate (p=0.741). ConclusionsOur study demonstrated that Quran recitation has a significant effect in relieving stress levels assessed using biofeedback parameters (electromyogram and skin conductance) among healthy adults.
Co-Authors -, Muthmainah Agus Supinganto Amaliah, Lili Amru, Khaeriah Annang Giri Moelyo Aripa, Lusyana Aryoseto, Lukman Baharuddin Baharuddin Bakti, Alfonsus Aryo Sunu Baskoro, Reza Setyo Brian Wasita Budiono, Enrico Ananda Bukhari, Agussalim Devinta, Salzha Dhoni Akbar Ghozali Dian Fikri Rachmawan Diana Nurrohima Dorce Sisfiani Sarimin Duwi Handayani, Juleha Dwi Cahyani Ratna Sari Dwi Rahayu Dyonisa Nasirochmi Pakha Endang Sri Wahyuni Evy Aryanti Fakurazi, Shariza Ferdian, Hanum Ferianasari, Ineke Winda Firnadi, Jossefa Ginus Partadiredja Hanifa, Shafira N. Hastami, Yunia Herawati, Fitriana Hilmy, Farhan Ilyas, Muhana F. Ilyas, Muhana Fawwazy Ina Kusrini Kusumadewi, Isnindri Annisa Lukas, Graciella A. Lutfatul Jannah, Safella maryatun maryatun Mashudi, Sugeng Mashuri, Yusuf Ari Mirawati , Diah Kurnia Muchtar Hanafi Muthmainah Muthmainah Nandyantami, Farah Fauziah Nunqaf, Anjani Maulaya Nurdin, Nugi Nurhadi, Asty A. Nurhani, Ahmad Isnaini Shidqi Nurul Mahmudah, Irvina Nuryani Nuryani Paramasari Dirgahayu Pesik, Riza N. Rahayu, Rachmi F. Rahma, Annisa A. Rahma, Annisa Aghnia Rahmadany, Muhammad Fa'iz Rahmadany, Muhammad Faiz Rahmani, Muhammad Z. Rahmatillah, Arif Ridhallah, Muhammad Syauqi Riyanto, Agus Sugeng Selfi Handayani Shabrina, Syania Siti Munawaroh Suyatmi Suyatmi Tamaulina Br Sembiring Tedja Danudjo Oepomo Triniputri, Winastari Y. Wardhani, Lusi O. Wijayanto, Matthew A. Yarsa, Kristanto Y. Yenni Zulhamidah, Yenni Yudhani, Ratih D. Yudhani, Ratih Dewi Yuridian Purwoko, Reza Zaki, Shifa Nurzahra