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Effectiveness of Aromatherapy Massage on Abdominal Obesity among Middle Aged Women  

한선희 (원광보건대학)
양복순 (예수간호대학)
김희자 (전남대학교)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.33, no.6, 2003 , pp. 839-846 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: Objectives of the study is to examine the effectiveness of aromatherapy massage among middle aged women with abdominal obesity. Method: AB/BA crossover design of random blind assignment was applied. Aromatherapy and placebo massage were given to Group(A), Group(B), each groups applied each massages for 2weeks alternatively. Weight, abdominal circumference and appetite were compared for results check among the subjects. Result: The apparent effectiveness of Aromatherapy Massage in reducing weight, abdominal circumference and appetite was noted. Conclusion: On the basis of results, they strongly support the facts of reduction of abdominal obesity by applying aromatherapy massage for middle aged women.
Keywords
Aromatherapy massage; Middle aged women; Abdominal obesity;
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