THE EFFECT OF MUROTTAL QUR'AN THERAPY TOWARDS REDUCING PAIN IN I PHASE ACTIVE: EVIDENCE BASED CASE REPORT

Abstract

Background : Labor pain can cause stress which causes excessive release of catecholamine and steroid hormones. One of the non-pharmacological therapies in reducing labor pain in labor is using Murottal Al-Qur'an therapy. This therapy can help reduce the pain that mothers feel because Murottal Al-Qur'an therapy is proven to activate body cells by converting sound vibrations into waves that are captured by the body, reducing pain receptor stimuli and stimulated brain to secrete endogenous natural opioid analgesics to block nociceptors painful. Methods : The Evidence Based Case Report method is carried out through searches on Google Scholar and the Garuda Portal. The intervention method was carried out by asking the mother to listen to the Murottal Al-Qur'an using earphones for 15 minutes. Results : The results of the intervention in the application of murottal Al-Qur'an showed a significant difference with a decrease in 2 scales, namely from moderate pain 4-6 to mild pain 1-3. Conclusion : Murottal Al-Qur'an therapy has an effect on reducing labor pain in the first stage of active labor.