Menoupausal Symptoms and Aromatherapy
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Aromatherapy is "highly distilled herbs distilled to take advantage of their therapeutic properties".
is the science of using concentrated essential oils or essences".Essential oils or essences are obtained from various parts of plants (root, leaves, flowers, bark, fruit) and used therapeutically for physical and psychological well-being. The fact that aromatherapy is a noninvasive procedure and its ease of use allows for widespread use of aromatherapy. Aromatic oils can be applied in four basic ways. These include topical (tap, compress, or bath), internal (mouthwash, vaginal, or anal suppository), oral (with capsules or reconstitution in honey, alcohol, or diluent), and inhalation (direct or indirect, with or without steam, inhalation). ). Essential oils, which can be applied in various ways, can directly reach the neocortex part of the brain through connections extending from the limbic system to the hypothalamus via scent.
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Detailed Description
As a result of the effect of aromatic oils on the central nervous system, relaxation, sedation or stimulating effects occur and the information flow reaching the brain with the stimulation of the central nervous system.
Thanks to this, the energy blockage in the body is broken and as a result, energy is released. With the balanced distribution of the energy flow to the relevant organs, the healing process is supported, and physical and mental well-being emerges . Aromatherapy is used in many health fields as well as women's health. Menopause is a process in which physiological, psychological and hormonal changes occur in the life of all women . The World Health Organization defines menopause as "the permanent cessation of menstruation with loss of ovarian activity" . In addition to physical symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating, headache, low libido, fatigue, sleep disorders, palpitations, which occur as a result of the decrease in estrogen and progesterone hormone secretion and its end over time, psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression and mood disorders are frequently encountered . Due to the increase in the number of women in the menopausal period in the world, it is important to reduce menopausal complaints and improve women's health.Studies have shown that aromatherapy is a complementary method used in a wide variety of situations to reduce physiological and psychological symptoms . It is stated that menopausal symptoms decrease in women who smell lavender aroma during menopause . It is important that the symptoms seen during menopause, which is an important part of a woman's life, are reduced and that women can spend this process more comfortably. While the age at menopause is in the range of 50-51 years worldwide, it is reported that the age of menopause in our country is between the ages of 47-49 . From this point of view, women spend about one third of their lives during and after menopause. The trend towards traditional and complementary medicine is increasing day by day in our country. However, in addition to the widespread use of aromatherapy in the world, aromatherapy practices are not common in our country. Diluted and ready-to-use forms of aromatic oils are not only available in pharmacies and herbalists, but also a method that people are curious about and want to use. The fact that the cost of ready-to-use aromatic oils is cheaper than drugs and easily accessible will provide women with a treatment option in the light of new evidence in line with the conduct of the study. In studies in the literature, it is stated that lavender, rose, geranium, and citrus oils are massaged to women in the menopausal period and provide mental and physical relaxation. Therefore, in our study, the use of Peppermint and Lemon oils to reduce the symptoms of menopausal women and increase their psychosocial well-being. is planned. Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) oil has analgesic, immune system strengthening, antispasmodic, antipyretic, anti-nausea and vomiting, anesthetic, helps concentration, increases self-confidence and creative thoughts, and Lemon (Citrus Lemon) oil is analgesic, immune-enhancing, antipyretic. It is thought that it can help relieve the psychological and physiological complaints of women in the menopausal period due to its properties such as helping constipation, reducing nausea and vomiting, increasing sleep quality, relieving stress and antidepressant. For this reason, it is planned to use Peppermint and Lemon oils in our study.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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| Experimental: Peppermint oil Peppermint oil has an effect on menopausal symptoms, effect on happiness,effect on aging anxiety. |
Other: Peppermint Oil
The researcher will add 2 drops of peppermint oil to 5 cc almond oil and give hand and arm massage to the participants for 30 minutes.
Other: Lemon Oil
The researcher will add 2 drops of lemon oil to 5 cc almond oil and give hand and arm massage to the participants for 30 minutes.
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| Experimental: Lemon oil Lemon oil has an effect on menopausal symptoms, effect on happiness,effect on aging anxiety. |
Other: Peppermint Oil
The researcher will add 2 drops of peppermint oil to 5 cc almond oil and give hand and arm massage to the participants for 30 minutes.
Other: Lemon Oil
The researcher will add 2 drops of lemon oil to 5 cc almond oil and give hand and arm massage to the participants for 30 minutes.
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| Experimental: Placebo group Almond oil has an effect on menopausal symptoms, effect on happiness,effect on aging anxiety. |
Other: plasebo
The researcher will 5 cc almond oil and give hand and arm massage to the participants for 30 minutes.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Menopause Symptoms Evaluation Scale [1 year]
The original name of the scale is Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). The menopausal symptom rating scale (MSDS) was developed by Schneider et al. (2002) to measure the severity of menopausal symptoms. It was adapted into Turkish by Gürkan (2005). Menopause symptom assessment scale (MSDS) consists of 11 items. It is a Likert-type scale, and each item has options such as "None (0)", "Mild (1)", "Moderate (2)", "Severe (3)" and "Very Severe (4)". The total score of the scale is calculated by calculating the scores given for each item. A minimum of 0 points and a maximum of 44 points can be obtained from the scale. The increase in the total score obtained from the scale indicates the increase in the severity of the complaints. The Cronbach Alpha coefficient of the scale is 0.84.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Oxford Happiness Scale Short Form [1 year]
It was first developed by Argyle, Martin and Crossland (1989) in 29 items. Later, the short form was created by revising it by Hills and Argyle (2002). The Turkish adaptation of the scale was done by Doğan and Çötok (2011). The scale is a five-point Likert type (1-Strongly Disagree, 5-Completely Agree) self-report scale consisting of 7 items. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 7 and the highest score is 35. Higher scores indicated higher happiness.
- Peace Scale [1 year]
It is a one-dimensional, 8-item, five-point Liket type scale developed by Demirci and Ekşi (2017). As a result of the exploratory factor analysis performed for the construct validity of the scale, it was found that it had a one-dimensional structure consisting of 8 items with an eigenvalue of 3.226, explaining 40.328% of the total variance. The item factor load of the scale is between .55 and .71
- Aging Anxiety Scale [1 year]
Originally developed by Lasher and Faulkender in 1993 to measure anxiety levels towards aging, consisting of 4 sub-dimensions and 20 questions: "Fear of the Elderly", "Fear of Loss Related to Aging", "Anxiety Related to Physical Appearance" and "Psychological Worries about Aging". "The Anxiety about Aging (AAS)" scale was adapted into Turkish for use in menopausal women. The scale is a 5-point Likert scale type: "Strongly Agree", "Agree", "Undecided", "Disagree" and "Strongly Disagree". After its adaptation to Turkish, the score that can be obtained from the scale consisting of 16 questions varies between 16-80. An increase in the score obtained from the scale indicates that individuals have high aging anxiety.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Experiencing at least 1 of the menopausal symptoms (self-report),
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No respiratory disease such as asthma, bronchitis (self-report),
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Not allergic to the oils to be used (self-report),
Exclusion Criteria:
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Not experiencing menopausal complaints,
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Those who do not want to participate in the research
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | KTO Karatay University | Konya | Turkey | 42000 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- KTO Karatay University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: HAFİZE DAĞ TÜZMEN, KTO Karatay University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
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Additional Information:
Publications
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