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The Effect of Yoga Exercise on Anxiety Levels Primigravida Third Trimester Pregnant Women in PMB Eny Islamiati Bululawang Malang Hilmiy, Silviana Wahidah; Alfitri, Rosyidah; Sulistiyah, Sulistiyah
Health Dynamics Vol 1, No 5 (2024): May 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33846/hd10504

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Background: Pregnancy is a significant and indelible experience in a woman's life. Pregnancy has the potential to become an emotional upheaval for certain women. If not properly handled, it can lead to issues for both the mother and the newborn. Substantial data indicates a strong correlation between pregnancy and various psychological issues among expectant mothers, such as worry, anxiety, and sadness. Physical exercise, such as meditation or yoga, is a treatment used to decrease anxiety in pregnant women. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of prenatal yoga on the anxiety levels of primigravida pregnant women in the third trimester at PMB Eny Islamiati Bululawang Malang. Methods: This research employs quantitative methodologies with a pre-experimental design utilizing a one-group pretest post-test design. Specifically, it involves studying a single group of individuals and measuring their characteristics both before and after receiving therapy. Results: The study revealed that all 16 respondents encountered anxiety before the session. Following the administration of partial intervention, 43.8% of the respondents reported no anxiety, 43.8% reported mild anxiety, and 12.5% reported moderate anxiety. Subsequently, a p-value was obtained, indicating that exercise affects anxiety levels. The impact of yoga on anxiety levels of primigravida pregnant women in their third trimester will be studied at PMB Eny Islamiati Bululawang Malang. Conclusions: The researchers found significant variations in anxiety levels among Primigravida III Trimester pregnant women before and after participating in yoga exercises at PMB Eny Islamiati Bululawang, Malang Regency
The Effectiveness of Inhaled Rosemary essential Oil in Improving Hemoglobin Concentration and Reducing Anemia Symptoms Among Pregnant Women Retnaningsih, Reny; Wijayanti, Tut Rayani Aksohini; Sulistiyah, Sulistiyah; Alim, Zainal
Health Dynamics Vol 2, No 6 (2025): June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33846/hd20605

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Background: Anemia during pregnancy is a global health concern that affects both maternal and fetal well-being. Iron supplementation is the primary treatment. However, its effectiveness is often hindered by poor adherence due to gastrointestinal side effects. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) essential oil has demonstrated antioxidant and hematopoietic potential, suggesting its utility as a complementary therapy. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of inhaled rosemary essential oil in improving hemoglobin concentration and reducing anemia releated symptoms among second trimester pregnant women with mild to moderate anemia. Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was utilized with 60 pregnant women who were randomly assigned to intervention (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. The intervention group inhaled rosemary essential oil for 15 minutes twice day throughout a duration of four weeks, while both groups continued iron supplementation. Hemoglobin levels were measured pre and post intervention using a hematology analyser, and anemia symptoms (fatigue, dizziness and shortness of breath) were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results: The intervention group showed a significantly greater increase in hemoglobin levels compared to the control group (+1,20 g/dL vs. +0,40 g/dL; p<0,001), indicating improvement in clinical symptoms of anemia. Conclusions: Inhalation of rosemary essential oil signicantly improves hemoglobin concentration and alleviates anemia related symptoms in pregnant women. It offers a safe, natural and non-invasive complementary approach to enhance maternal health during pregnancy.