The impact of lavender essential oil inhalation on fatigue and stress of mothers of premature infants

Q2 Nursing

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jnn.2024.08.010

Azita Ghorbani , Maryam Shirdel , Batool Pouraboli , Mona Mansouri , Mamak Shariat , Setareh Sagheb , Shima Haghani

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Abstract

Background and aim

The hospitalization of premature infants can lead to fatigue and stress for mothers. This research aimed to investigate the impact of inhaling lavender essential oil on fatigue and stress levels of mothers with premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Materials and methods

This study was conducted in Valiasr and Shariati hospitals on 72 mothers of premature infants from 2022 to 2023. In the intervention group, the mothers inhaled two drops of lavender essential oil for 30 min every other day for four weeks. No intervention was implemented for the control group. we used demographic questionnaires, the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory, and the Parental Stressor Scale in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. two weeks after the intervention, and four weeks after the intervention. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 26, independent t-, Fisher's exact, chi-square, and analysis of covariance tests.

Results

The independent t-test revealed no statistically significant differences in fatigue and stress before the intervention (P-value>0.05). However, two weeks after the intervention, the analysis of covariance indicated significant differences in fatigue and stress between the two groups. Similarly, four weeks after the intervention, there were significant differences in fatigue and stress between the two groups(P-value<0.05).

Conclusion

The study results indicated that inhaling lavender essential oil was effective in reducing fatigue and stress levels among mothers of premature infants.

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Journal of Neonatal Nursing Nursing-Pediatrics

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期刊介绍： Aims & Scope: This is the practical, bimonthly, research-based journal for all professionals concerned with the care of neonates and their families, both in hospital and the community. It aims to support the development of the essential practice, management, education and health promotion skills required by these professionals. The JNN will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the range of professionals working in this field; promote cooperation between these professionals; facilitate partnership care with families; provide information and informed opinion; promote innovation and change in the care of neonates and their families; and provide an education resource for this important rapidly developing field.