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Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy Through Inhalation on Quality of Life Among Postmenopausal Women Covered by a Governmental Health Center in Isfahan, Iran: A Single-Blind Clinical Trial Publisher Pubmed



Bakhtiari S1, 2 ; Paki S3 ; Khalili A3, 4 ; Baradaranfard F5 ; Mosleh S5 ; Jokar M7
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  1. 1. Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  2. 2. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Community Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Mother and Child Care Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
  5. 5. Perioperative Care, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  6. 6. Fereshteh Baradaranfard, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  7. 7. Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Published:2019


Abstract

Background: Various studies indicate the negative effects of menopausal symptoms and complications on the quality of life (QOL) of women. The tendency to use different methods of complementary medicine to control menopausal symptoms is increasing. In addition, lavender essential oil has been shown to have positive effects on some symptoms associated with menopause. Thus, the present study was conducted with the aim to determine the effect of lavender aromatherapy on the QOL of postmenopausal women. Materials and methods: A randomized, controlled, clinical trial was conducted on 62 postmenopausal women referred to health centers of Isfahan, Iran. The subjects were divided into two groups of control and intervention. The intervention group inhaled 2% lavender essential oil every night before bedtime for 20 minutes during one month. The control group received the placebo (distilled water) in the same manner as the intervention group. The data collection tools were the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL)and a demographic characteristics questionnaire. The results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests in SPSS software. Results: The independent t-test showed a significant difference in the mean total score of QOL and its various dimensions (vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual dimensions) after the intervention between the aromatherapy and placebo groups (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Inhalation aromatherapy using lavender essential oil can improve the QOL of postmenopausal women with a reduction in the severity of complications and physical-psychological symptoms. © 2018 Elsevier Ltd
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