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Comparative Effectiveness of Benson Relaxation and Mindfulness Breathing on Blood Pressure Reduction in Hypertensive Patients Saputra, Ardi Dwi; Wisuda, Aris Citra; Putry, Mayang Novyanti; Suraya, Citra; Hamdan, Ichsan Nur; Martilopa, Iis; Budiyono, Arif; Erpina, Eli; Sari, Indah Tirta
International Journal Scientific and Professional Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): September-November 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Rumah Ilmu Professor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56988/chiprof.v4i4.121

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Hypertension is a major public health problem and one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as relaxation and breathing techniques, have been widely explored to complement medical treatment in controlling blood pressure. Benson relaxation and mindfulness breathing are two techniques that may effectively reduce stress and blood pressure through physiological and psychological mechanisms. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Benson relaxation and mindfulness breathing interventions in reducing blood pressure among hypertensive patients. A quasi-experimental study was conducted at RSUD Sungai Lilin from February to April 2025. A total of 140 hypertensive patients were selected using total sampling and randomly assigned into two intervention groups: Benson relaxation (n = 70) and mindfulness breathing (n = 70). Interventions were administered regularly for four weeks. Blood pressure was measured before and after the intervention using a standardized sphygmomanometer. Data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests. Both Benson relaxation and mindfulness breathing significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients (p < 0.05). However, the mindfulness breathing group demonstrated a greater mean reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to the Benson relaxation group (p < 0.05). Both interventions are effective in reducing blood pressure, but mindfulness breathing shows superior effectiveness compared to Benson relaxation. These findings suggest that mindfulness breathing can be recommended as a complementary non-pharmacological therapy for hypertension management.
Comparative Effectiveness of Islamic Spiritual Care and Physical Relaxation in Controlling Blood Pressure among Hypertensive Patients Putry, Mayang Novyanti; Wisuda, Aris Citra; Dwi Saputra, Ardi; Suraya, Citra; Hamdan, Ichsan Nur; Martilopa, Iis; Budiyono, Arif; Erpina, Eli; Sari, Indah Tirta
International Journal Scientific and Professional Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): September-November 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Rumah Ilmu Professor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56988/chiprof.v4i4.122

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Hypertension remains a major public health problem worldwide and is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Beyond pharmacological treatment, complementary approaches such as spiritual care and relaxation techniques have been increasingly recognized as effective strategies for managing blood pressure. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Islamic spiritual care and physical relaxation in controlling blood pressure among hypertensive patients.A quasi-experimental study was conducted at RSUD Sungai Lilin, South Sumatra, Indonesia, from February to April 2025. A total of 120 hypertensive patients were recruited using total sampling and divided into two intervention groups: Islamic spiritual care (n = 60) and physical relaxation (n = 60). The Islamic spiritual care intervention consisted of guided dhikr and prayer-based relaxation, while the physical relaxation group received progressive muscle relaxation training. Blood pressure was measured before and after the 4-week intervention. Data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests to compare within-group and between-group differences. Both interventions significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to baseline (p < 0.05). However, patients receiving Islamic spiritual care demonstrated a greater mean reduction in systolic blood pressure (−12.8 ± 6.4 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (−8.6 ± 4.7 mmHg) compared with those in the physical relaxation group (−8.3 ± 5.9 mmHg and −5.2 ± 4.1 mmHg, respectively; p < 0.05). Islamic spiritual care and physical relaxation are both effective in reducing blood pressure among hypertensive patients. Nevertheless, Islamic spiritual care appears to provide greater benefits, suggesting its potential as a culturally appropriate complementary intervention in hypertension management.
Co-Authors Ardi Dwi Saputra Arif Budiyono Dwi Saputra, Ardi Hamdan, Ichsan Nur Martilopa, Iis Putry, Mayang Novyanti Sari, Indah Tirta Suraya, Citra Wisuda, Aris Citra