The Effect of Lime Juice and Honey Administration on Emesis Gravidarum Among First-Trimester Pregnant Women in the Working Area of UPT Puskesmas Pagat, Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency
Keywords:
Emesis Gravidarum, First-Trimester Pregnancy, Honey, Lime Juice, Non-Pharmacological TherapyAbstract
Emesis gravidarum is one of the most common complaints experienced by pregnant women during the first trimester and may negatively affect nutritional intake, daily activities, and maternal well-being. Various non-pharmacological interventions have been utilized to reduce the severity of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, including the use of lime juice and honey. This study aimed to determine the effect of lime juice and honey administration on emesis gravidarum among first-trimester pregnant women in the working area of Pagat Community Health Center, Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency. This study employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The study involved 20 first-trimester pregnant women selected through total sampling. Data were collected using observation sheets and questionnaires to assess the severity of emesis gravidarum before and after the intervention. The findings showed that before the intervention, most respondents experienced severe emesis gravidarum (45.0%), while after the intervention, most respondents experienced mild emesis gravidarum (50.0%). The proportion of severe emesis gravidarum decreased from 45.0% to 15.0% following the administration of lime juice and honey. These findings indicate an improvement in the severity of emesis gravidarum after the intervention. The administration of lime juice and honey may be considered a practical, affordable, and safe complementary approach for managing nausea and vomiting among first-trimester pregnant women.
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