Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports
Vol. 4 No. 5 (2023): Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports

The Effect of Lemon Aromatherapy on Reducing Emesis Gravidarum in Pregnant Women in the First Trimester at TPMB (Midwife Independent Practice) in the Cempaka Health Center, Cianjur Regency, Indonesia

Deka Friska (Politeknik Bhakti Asih, Purwakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Sep 2023

Abstract

Lemon aromatherapy can be used to create a calmer environment and reduce the tension that pregnant women may feel. Lemon aromatherapy can also be used as part of a relaxation routine. Smelling the scent of lemon while resting or meditating may help pregnant women feel calmer and more relaxed. This study aimed to determine the effect of lemon aromatherapy on reducing emesis gravidarum in trimester pregnant women I at TPMB (Midwife Independent Practice) in the Cempaka Health Center, Cianjur Regency, Indonesia. This study is experimental research with a one-group pre-post-test approach and uses primary data, namely measuring the degree of nausea and vomiting of research respondents. A total of 30 research subjects took part in this study. This study shows that lemon aromatherapy intervention is effective in reducing the degree of nausea. There was a decrease in the degree of nausea after giving lemon aromatherapy, and it was stated to be statistically different, p<0.05. In conclusion, there is an effect of lemon aromatherapy on reducing emesis gravidarum in trimester pregnant women I at TPMB (Midwife Independent Practice) in the Cempaka Health Center, Cianjur Regency, Indonesia.

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AMCR

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports (AMCR) is a broad scope journal aims to publish the most exciting Case studies/reports in Clinical and Medical Sciences. AMCR aims to provide an excellent platform for Clinical Practitioners, medical/ health practitioners, students, professionals, ...