Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(3), pp. 669 - 676
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130315
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Enhancing Endorphin Levels and Reducing Back Pain in Second and Third Trimester Pregnant Women: Prenatal Yoga with Cinnamon Aromatherapy

Elizabet Catherine Jusuf ^1,*, Lisdayanti ², Mardiana Ahmad ^2
1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty of Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
² Department of Midwifery, Postgraduate School, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of a combined prenatal yoga and cinnamon aromatherapy intervention on endorphin levels and the intensity of back pain in women during their second and third trimester. This study utilized a quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest, conducted at a maternity clinic in East Jakarta, Indonesia. Out of 66 patients, 60 met the criteria and were selected for the study. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26, with univariate analysis to describe variables and data were summarized using mean, median, and standard deviation. Bivariate analysis was then applied to investigate the effects of prenatal yoga and cinnamon aromatherapy on endorphin levels and back pain intensity. The findings indicated that both interventions significantly increased endorphin levels, but combined yoga with cinnamon aromatherapy produced a notably higher increase. Additionally, the study demonstrated that these interventions significantly reduced back pain intensity, shifting most cases from moderate and severe to mild pain. The practical implications of these results are substantial, suggesting that integrating prenatal yoga with cinnamon aromatherapy could be an effective non-pharmacological strategy for improving maternal well-being and managing pregnancy-related discomforts. Healthcare providers might consider this combined approach to enhance prenatal care and support better obstetric outcomes.

KEYWORDS
Prenatal Yoga, Cinnamon Aromatherapy, Endorphin Levels, Back Pain Intensity, Pregnant Women

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Elizabet Catherine Jusuf , Lisdayanti , Mardiana Ahmad , "Enhancing Endorphin Levels and Reducing Back Pain in Second and Third Trimester Pregnant Women: Prenatal Yoga with Cinnamon Aromatherapy," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 669 - 676, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130315.

(b). APA Format:
Elizabet Catherine Jusuf , Lisdayanti , Mardiana Ahmad (2025). Enhancing Endorphin Levels and Reducing Back Pain in Second and Third Trimester Pregnant Women: Prenatal Yoga with Cinnamon Aromatherapy. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(3), 669 - 676. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130315.