Journal Nursing Care Jurusan Keperawatan Politeknik Kesehatan Gorontalo
Vol 12, No 2 (2026): Journal Nursing Care

Pemberian Aromaterapi Rose Terhadap Tekanan Darah Pada Ibu Postpartum Dengan Preeklamsia: Studi Kasus

Agustini Liviana Dwi Rahmawati (Politeknik Karya Husada)
Chery Delsia Azzahra (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Oct 2026

Abstract

Background: Preeclampsia in postpartum mothers is characterized by increased blood pressure accompanied by protein in the urine to edema in the legs. In the postpartum period, the mother's role will increase so that if problems occur, it can affect that role. Giving rose aromatherapy can provide a relaxing effect and vital signs within normal limits. Purpose: To describe and analyze the administration of rose aromatherapy on blood pressure in postpartum mothers with preeclampsia. Methods: This study used a descriptive analytical design and was a case study on three patients who met the inclusion criteria, namely postpartum mothers with blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg, postpartum mothers who experienced protein in the urine, and postpartum mothers who were hospitalized for at least 3 x 24 hours. The exclusion criteria in this study were postpartum mothers who refused to participate, postpartum mothers who were uncooperative during the administration of the procedure, postpartum mothers who were allergic to rose aromatherapy, and postpartum mothers who had respiratory tract disorders. Results: After administering rose aromatherapy, the patients did not experience an increase in blood pressure for 2 x 24 hours after therapy. On the third day (3 x 24 hours) after administration, blood pressure data was obtained in patient 1 from 148/93 to 132/90, patient 2 from 151/95 to 147/89, and patient 3 from 144/92 to 138/89. Conclusion: Rose aromatherapy in postpartum with preeclampsia was associated changes in blood pressure. Therefore, rose aromatherapy may be considered as an independent nursing intervention in clinical nursing practice.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JNC

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Subject

Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

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The aim of JNC is to promote excellence in nursing sciences and practice through the dissemination of the latest, evidence-based, peer-reviewed clinical information and original research. This journal covers a wide range and considers articles of nursing on all aspects of nursing area such as ...