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Lemon Aromatherapy for Reducing Anxiety in Pregnant Women Approaching Labor

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Anxiety in pregnant women before childbirth was often caused by hormonal changes that affected emotional states. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of lemon aromatherapy on anxiety levels in pregnant women approaching labor. A quasi-experimental method was used with a pre-test and post-test with control group design, involving 32 pregnant women in the working area of Kampung Bugis Public Health Center. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test showed that the administration of lemon aromatherapy significantly reduced anxiety levels, with a p-value of 0,000. This study recommended lemon aromatherapy as a safe and effective non-pharmacological method to reduce anxiety in pregnant women prior to childbirth.

Source: Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan (JIKA)

DOI: 10.36590/jika.v7i1.907

Authors: Wasis Pujiati, Hotmaria Julia DS, Meily Nirnasari, Komala Sari, Liza Wati, Safra Ria Kurniati, Lili Sartika, Tri Arianingsih, Asnita Asnita, Yeti Trisnawati

Institution: Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Hang Tuah Tanjungpinang

Language: English

Topic: Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415517644

FWCI: 0.697

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Cited by: 1

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