To Assess the Effectiveness of Aroma Theraphy on Joint Pain and Quality of Life among Menopausal Women Attending BVV, Sangha’s Akkanbalaga at Bagalkot

Background of the Study: Joint pain and poor Quality of life are commonly seen problems among menopausal women, which usually impede in proper management of joint pain and also can create serious health issues if not treated properly. Interventions like Aromatherapy and psycho education are proven to be effective management for treating joint pain and to enhance Quality of life among menopausal women. Hence the investigator felt the need to evaluate the effectiveness Aromatherapy intervention and psycho education on joint pain control measures and Quality of life of menopausal women. Methods: This was quasi experimental study with one group of pre-test and post-test design with 50 subject selected through simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using self –made questionnaire and WHO Brief’s Quality of life scale. Intervention (Aromatherapy)was administered for 20 minutes for 30days (3sessons bi weekly). Data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequency distribution, percentage, mean, mean percentage, Standard Deviation, paired ‘t’ test and chi-square test. Results: Findings related to comparison of pre –test and post-test Quality of life scores of menopausal women shows that, mean post-test joint pain score is significantly Lesser that mean post test joint pain score [t =16.01, p<0.001] and Mean post Quality of Life score is significantly greater then mean pre test Quality of life score. [t=9.802, p<0.001]. Conclusion: The study proved that intervention package [Aromatherapy] on joint pain scores and Quality of Life among socio demographic was effective, scientific, logical and cost effective strategy in managing the joint pain and in enhancing Quality of Life scores of menopausal women.