This study was done to determine the effect of foot reflex massage training program combined with music and aroma therapies on health indicator of middle aged women. The research design was a nonequivalent control group pre-post test design. The subj...
This study was done to determine the effect of foot reflex massage training program combined with music and aroma therapies on health indicator of middle aged women. The research design was a nonequivalent control group pre-post test design. The subjects consisted of 76 residents in G province. The 38 were assigned to the experimental group and the 38 to the control group. Data were gathered from March 26, 2007 to May 4, 2007 through questionnaires and physiological measurement. Data were analyzed by SPSS Program using X2 test, t-test. The results of this study according to hypothesis were as follows: The experimental group received foot reflex massage training program combined with music, aroma therapies would have difference in Health Indicator, in order to verify this, hypothesis is divided into five sub-hypothesis:
Hypothesis 1. The level of perceived health state of experimental group received foot reflex massage training program combined with music, aroma therapies program would be increased after the treatment as contrasted with that of control group and the hypothesis was supported(Difference: Exp=0.71, Cont=-0.24, p=.000)
Hypothesis 2 The level of stress of experimental group received foot reflex massage training program combined with music, aroma therapies program would be decreased after the treatment as contrasted with that of control group and the hypothesis was supported(Difference:Exp=-7.97, Cont=0.74, p=.000)
Hypothesis 3 The level of life quality of experimental group received foot reflex massage training program combined with music, aroma therapies program would be increased after the treatment as contrasted with that of control group and the hypothesis was supported(Difference: Exp=9.76, Cont=-1.11, p=.000)
Hypothesis 4. The level of grip-strength of experimental group received foot reflex massage training program combined with music, aroma therapies program would be increased after the treatment as contrasted with that of control group and the hypothesis was supported(Difference: Exp=2.07, Cont=-0.92, p=.000) Hypothesis 5. The balancing ability of experimental group received foot reflex massage training program combined with music, aroma therapies program would be increased after the treatment as contrasted with that of control group and the hypothesis was supported(Difference:Exp=10.55, Cont=-1.01, p=.000)
In conclusion, foot reflex massage training program combined with music, and aroma therapies contributes for the health promotion in middle aged women.