Application of Moxibustion Method with Acupressure and Essential Oil Aromatherapy on Pain Reduction and Cervical Dilation During the First Stage of Labour
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Title
Application of Moxibustion Method with Acupressure and Essential Oil Aromatherapy on Pain Reduction and Cervical Dilation During the First Stage of Labour
Subject
acupressure,
aromatherapy,
moxibustion, oils,
pain management,
parturition
aromatherapy,
moxibustion, oils,
pain management,
parturition
Description
Introduction: Discomfort, fear, and pain are major challenges for pregnant
women during childbirth, potentially impeding the progress of labour.
Many women opt for non-pharmacological methods, such as moxibustion,
acupressure, and essential oil aromatherapy, to avoid medical induction
due to their simplicity, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. This study
aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these combined methods in reducing
pain and accelerating cervical dilation during childbirth.
Methods: This study employed a quantitative research design with a two-
group pre-post test approach. The sample comprised 30 parturient
women in the first stage of labour at the Independent Midwifery Practice
within the Denpasar Health Centre’s service area, divided into
intervention and control groups. Data analysis was conducted to evaluate
differences in pain management between the two groups using the
Wilcoxon test, while the effectiveness of cervical dilation treatment in
both groups was assessed using the Mann-Whitney test.
Results: The findings indicated a significant difference in pain levels
(0.000 < 0.05) following the application of the moxibustion method with
acupressure and essential oil aromatherapy. However, there was no
significant difference in cervical dilation between the control and
intervention groups post-treatment (0.902 > 0.05).
Conclusion: The moxibustion method, combined with acupressure and
essential oil aromatherapy, did not show a significant difference in
cervical dilation between the control and intervention groups. This study
has several limitations, including a relatively small sample size and a short
observation period.
women during childbirth, potentially impeding the progress of labour.
Many women opt for non-pharmacological methods, such as moxibustion,
acupressure, and essential oil aromatherapy, to avoid medical induction
due to their simplicity, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. This study
aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these combined methods in reducing
pain and accelerating cervical dilation during childbirth.
Methods: This study employed a quantitative research design with a two-
group pre-post test approach. The sample comprised 30 parturient
women in the first stage of labour at the Independent Midwifery Practice
within the Denpasar Health Centre’s service area, divided into
intervention and control groups. Data analysis was conducted to evaluate
differences in pain management between the two groups using the
Wilcoxon test, while the effectiveness of cervical dilation treatment in
both groups was assessed using the Mann-Whitney test.
Results: The findings indicated a significant difference in pain levels
(0.000 < 0.05) following the application of the moxibustion method with
acupressure and essential oil aromatherapy. However, there was no
significant difference in cervical dilation between the control and
intervention groups post-treatment (0.902 > 0.05).
Conclusion: The moxibustion method, combined with acupressure and
essential oil aromatherapy, did not show a significant difference in
cervical dilation between the control and intervention groups. This study
has several limitations, including a relatively small sample size and a short
observation period.
Creator
Fitria1* Ni Wayan Noviani1, & G.A Martha Winingsih1
Source
https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2024.54423
Date
24 October 2024
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Fitria1* Ni Wayan Noviani1, & G.A Martha Winingsih1, “Application of Moxibustion Method with Acupressure and Essential Oil Aromatherapy on Pain Reduction and Cervical Dilation During the First Stage of Labour,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 26, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11830.