Effect of aromatherapy blend essential oils (lemongrass and lemon) on sleep quality in pregnant women's third trimester

Introduction: Many studies have provided non-pharmacological therapies to overcome health problems, including maternal and child health. One is how sleep disorders often complained about in pregnant women's third trimester. Some previous analyzed aromatherapy using floral fragrances by inhaling oil directly or applied cotton one type of aroma only, while inhalation a diffuser combining two more similar scents not been studied. The combination both compositionally beneficial aromas can complement each other, for example, lemongrass lemon. This study aimed examine the impact essential oils mix lemon grass on quality anxiety levels women their Methods: used quasi-experimental with group pre-test post-test. research sample 48 trimester Wonokromo were selected simple random sampling. Independent variable interventions (blended lemon) diffuser, dependent variables are quality. Data collection instrument Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). analysis Wilcoxon test α=0.05. Results: After being given intervention, almost all respondents good quality, 8-point increase average score. results obtained value ρ = 0.01. Conclusion: Essential blend effectively improves third-trimester women. Aromatherapy makes participants feel relaxed, comfortable, sleepy better. For workers, this technique be practical options therapy decrease discomfort during pregnancy.