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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(5), pp. 1364 - 1372
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130528
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Effectiveness of Integrated Islamic Spiritual Care in Reducing Stress and Enhancing Spiritual Well-Being among Patients with Hypertension
Manisha 1, Aris Citra Wisuda 2,*, Tukimin Bin Sansuwito 1, Idris Adewale Ahmed 1
1 School of Nursing and Applied Sciences, Lincoln University College, Malaysia
2 Nursing Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Bina Husada Palembang, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Hypertension not only affects physical health but also contributes to psychological stress and reduced spiritual well-being. Elevated stress and feelings of spiritual disconnection are common among hypertensive patients, particularly in settings where faith plays a central role. Integrated Islamic Spiritual Care (IISC) provides a culturally relevant, holistic approach to addressing these challenges, especially in Muslim-majority contexts like Indonesia. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of IISC in reducing stress and enhancing spiritual well-being among patients with hypertension. Methods: This quasi-experimental study with a pretest鈥損osttest control group design was conducted at Mitra Medika Premiere Hospital from February to May 2025. A total of 120 hypertensive patients were recruited using purposive sampling, with 60 assigned to the intervention group and 60 to the control group. The IISC intervention consisted of structured spiritual counseling, guided prayer, Qur'anic recitation, and reflective discussion sessions. Stress and spiritual well-being were measured before and after the intervention using validated instruments. Results: The intervention group experienced a significant reduction in stress levels and a substantial improvement in spiritual well-being compared with the control group (p < 0.05). The magnitude of change indicated both statistical and clinically meaningful benefits. Conclusions: IISC is an effective intervention for reducing stress and enhancing spiritual well-being in patients with hypertension. Incorporating faith-based spiritual care into hospital services can strengthen holistic, patient-centered healthcare models in culturally aligned settings.
KEYWORDS
Hypertension, Islamic Spiritual Care, Spiritual Well-Being, Stress Reduction
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Manisha , Aris Citra Wisuda , Tukimin Bin Sansuwito , Idris Adewale Ahmed , "Effectiveness of Integrated Islamic Spiritual Care in Reducing Stress and Enhancing Spiritual Well-Being among Patients with Hypertension," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 1364 - 1372, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130528.
(b). APA Format:
Manisha , Aris Citra Wisuda , Tukimin Bin Sansuwito , Idris Adewale Ahmed (2025). Effectiveness of Integrated Islamic Spiritual Care in Reducing Stress and Enhancing Spiritual Well-Being among Patients with Hypertension. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(5), 1364 - 1372. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130528.