Pemberdayaan Tokoh Agama dalam Pengendalian Hipertensi di Kota Tasikmalaya

Hypertension is a major health problem with a high prevalence in Indonesia. The role of religious leaders as agents of community change is considered strategic in disseminating health information, particularly regarding the prevention and control of hypertension. This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge and skills of religious leaders regarding hypertension risk factors, hypertension management, and Islamic spiritual therapy, Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT). The implementation method included health education and SEFT training for 25 religious leaders at the Ummulquro Islamic Community Service Center (DKM) in Tasikmalaya City. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in knowledge about the risks of hypertension (from an average of 46.40 to 66.00; p