Pengaruh Pijat Endorphin Terhadap Kecemasan dalam Menghadapi Persalinan Pada Ibu Hamil Primigravida Trimester III
Abstract
High levels of anxiety during pregnancy, especially approaching childbirth, can negatively impact both maternal and fetal health. One non-pharmacological intervention that has shown potential in reducing anxiety is endorphin massage—a light-touch therapy that stimulates the release of endorphins, which act as natural pain relievers and promote a sense of comfort. This study aimed to analyze the effect of endorphin massage on anxiety levels among third-trimester primigravida mothers facing labor. A quantitative approach with a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed. The study involved 20 third-trimester primigravida participants. The intervention consisted of four sessions of endorphin massage, and anxiety levels were assessed using a modified version of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HRS-A). The results indicated a significant decrease in anxiety, with the mean score dropping from 3.5 before the intervention to 1.55 after. The Wilcoxon test showed a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05), confirming a statistically significant effect of endorphin massage on reducing anxiety. These findings suggest that endorphin massage is an effective non-pharmacological method to lower anxiety levels and enhance maternal psychological preparedness and comfort prior to childbirth.
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