- 아로마테라피마사지가 중년여성의 우울, 자아존중감, 갱년기 증상에 미치는 효과
- ㆍ 저자명
- 이성희,Lee. Sung-Hee
- ㆍ 간행물명
- 여성건강간호학회지
- ㆍ 권/호정보
- 2002년|8권 2호|pp.278-288 (11 pages)
- ㆍ 발행정보
- 여성건강간호학회
- ㆍ 파일정보
- 정기간행물| PDF텍스트
- ㆍ 주제분야
- 기타
Purpose : This quasi-experimental study was to examine the effects of aromatherapy massage on depression, self-esteem, and climacteric symptoms in the middle aged women. Method : Sixty-two middle aged women participated. Aromatherapy massage was conducted two times a week for 20 minutes for 6 weeks by the massage therapist. Face to face interviews with depression, climacteric symptoms, and self-esteem assessment were done at the pretest and posttest. Result : 1) Score of depression decreased significantly after the use of aromatherapy massage. 2) Score of self-esteem did not change significantly after the use of aromatherapy massage. 3) Score of climacteric symptoms decreased significantly after the use of aromatherapy massage. Conclusion: Aromatherapy massage was effective to reduce depression and climacteric symptom in middle aged women.