Other Titles

Alternative Practices in Women's Health

Abstract

This study examined the effects of aromatherapy massage on women"s stress and immune function during pregnancy. The study"s evidence guided clinicians in incorporating aromatherapy massage into prenatal care to improve maternal and fetal health.

Authors

Jen-Jiuan Liaw

Author Details

Jen-Jiuan Liaw, PhD - School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Lambda Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Aromatherapy, Cortisol, Immunoglobulin A

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Effects of aromatherapy massage on pregnant women's stress and immune function: A randomized controlled trial

Dublin, Ireland

This study examined the effects of aromatherapy massage on women"s stress and immune function during pregnancy. The study"s evidence guided clinicians in incorporating aromatherapy massage into prenatal care to improve maternal and fetal health.