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Education on the Application of Red Rose Aromatherapy for Pain Reduction in the First Stage of Labor Sitorus, Riris; S, Grace Erlyn Damayanti; Br Barus, Eva Solina; Astari, Resha
JURNAL PENGMAS KESTRA (JPK) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Pengmas Kestra (JPK)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LP2M) Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35451/cc4ak897

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Labor is a critical moment filled with anticipation, emotion, and physiological change for pregnant women. Pain during the first stage of labor is a natural process but often leads to physical discomfort and psychological distress, potentially prolonging labor and increasing complication risks. This community service program (PkM) was designed as an educational seminar aimed at promoting red rose-based aromatherapy as a non-pharmacological approach to alleviate labor pain in the first stage. The seminar involved 30 pregnant women as active participants and was conducted at Nining Pelawati Clinic. Educational content included an introduction to aromatherapy, the therapeutic benefits of red rose essential oil, its sensory mechanisms through the olfactory system, and the correct usage procedures according to standardized operational protocols. Participants’ knowledge was assessed using structured pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The results revealed a notable increase in participants’ understanding, with average scores rising from 55.2 (pre-test) to 88.1 (post-test), indicating a 59.6% improvement. The highest gain (80%) was observed in understanding standard procedures of aromatherapy application. These findings demonstrate that interactive, participatory education combined with supportive media such as leaflets and instructional videos is highly effective in enhancing knowledge. This program is expected to support pregnant women in preparing for childbirth with greater confidence, reduced anxiety, and improved coping mechanisms through natural pain management techniques.
The Effect of Aromayoga on Body Weight of Contraceptive Injection Acceptors Experiencing Side Effects Sitorus, Riris; Sihotang, Grace Erlyn Damayanti; Astari, Resha; Br. Barus, Eva Solina
JURNAL KEPERAWATAN DAN FISIOTERAPI (JKF) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Keperawatan dan Fisioterapi (JKF)
Publisher : Fakultas Keperawatan dan Fisioterapi Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35451/tc8z0977

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Background: The three-month injectable contraceptive remains a popular hormonal method owing to its convenience and efficacy. Nevertheless, weight gain is a common adverse effect that often prompts discontinuation. Aromayoga—a therapeutic combination of aromatherapy and yoga—has emerged as a potential non-pharmacological strategy to mitigate this problem by restoring hormonal balance, relieving stress, and improving metabolic activity. Objective: This study sought to examine the impact of aromayoga on body weight among women using the three-month injectable contraceptive who experienced weight gain as a side effect. Methods: A quasi-experimental design employing a pretest–posttest control group approach was implemented. The study involved 30 women of reproductive age using the three-month injectable contraceptive, equally divided into an intervention group (n = 15) and a control group (n = 15). The aromayoga sessions were administered over a four-week period, three times weekly, with each session lasting 30 minutes. Statistical analyses were performed using paired-sample and independent t-tests.Results: The intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in body weight with a mean decrease of 1.5 kg (p = 0.002), whereas the control group exhibited a mean weight increase of 0.3 kg (p = 0.084). Independent t-test analysis revealed a statistically significant difference between the two groups following the intervention (p = 0.015). Conclusions: The findings indicate that aromayoga is an effective non-pharmacological intervention for reducing weight gain among users of the three-month injectable contraceptive. Incorporating aromayoga into community health programs could promote user comfort and support the continued use of contraceptive methods.
Co-Authors Br Barus, Eva Solina Br. Barus, Eva Solina S, Grace Erlyn Damayanti Sihotang, Grace Erlyn Damayanti Sitorus, Riris