Exploring Murottal Al-Qur'an Therapy with Jiharkah Tone for Managing Anxiety During Perimenopause

Abstract

Anxiety is common among perimenopausal women due to significant hormonal changes, which can worsen menopausal symptoms and reduce quality of life. This study explores the effectiveness of Murottal Al-Qur'an therapy with the Jiharkah tone in reducing anxiety in perimenopausal women. Using a quasi-experimental design with a single-group pre-test and post-test approach, 30 Muslim women aged 45-55 years with moderate to high anxiety were recruited from PKK groups in Malang. The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) measured anxiety levels before and after the 4-week intervention, during which participants listened to Surah Ar-Rahman with the Jiharkah tone for 30 minutes daily. Results showed a significant reduction in anxiety levels, with the average score decreasing from 38.57 to 26.13, a mean difference of 12.433 points (t = 14.175, p < 0.001). This study concludes that Murottal Al-Qur'an therapy with the Jiharkah tone is an effective non-pharmacological intervention for reducing anxiety in perimenopausal women. Limitations such as the single-group design, small sample size, and short intervention period indicate the need for further research using randomized controlled trials, larger samples, and long-term studies to confirm these findings and explore other Qur'anic tones