The Effect of Classical Music Therapy and Deep Breathing Relaxation Therapy on Lowering Blood Pressure in Hypertension Sufferers in RW 001 Samba Danum Village, Katingan Tengah District, Central Kalimantan Year 2022

Background: Hypertension is an abnormal increase in arterial blood pressure. Non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions can be performed such as classical music therapy and deep breathing relaxation therapy. Classical music therapy is to improve physical and mental quality with sound stimulation, melody, harmony, rhythm and slow style forms. The deep breathing relaxation technique is a therapy to regulate breathing in the abdomen with a slow and slow frequency, rhythmic and comfortable by closing your eyes when inhaling. Objective: To determine the effect of classical music therapy and deep breathing relaxation therapy on reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Methods: The research design was a quasi-experimental (quasi-experimental) design with one group pretest-posttest design. The sample used was 15 respondents who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data collection for this study used observation sheets and standard operating procedures for classical music therapy and deep breathing relaxation therapy (SOP). Results: The results of the study using the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test with the results of systolic and diastolic blood pressure before and after being given classical music therapy and deep breathing relaxation therapy showed a p-value = 0.000 < ɑ = 0.05. Conclusion: The results showed that there was an effect of classical music therapy and deep breathing relaxation therapy on reducing blood pressure in hypertension sufferers in RW 001 Samba Danum Village, Katingan Tengah District, Central Kalimantan.