Reduce Anxiety Levels Research Articles

Emotion-focused therapy on anxiety disorders during rural poverty alleviation

BackgroundHouseholds in poverty often face psychological stress and anxiety disorders, which affect their poverty alleviation outcomes and quality of life. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is an effective psychological intervention that helps individuals regulate emotions and cope with stress. This study aims to investigate the impact of EFT on anxiety disorders and provide effective intervention methods and support.Participants and Methods100 impoverished households with anxiety disorders were selected as the experimental group for EFT and another 100 with the same situation as control group. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to evaluate both groups, along with the application of EFT. Each treatment cycle consisted of 10 sessions, and three cycles constituted one treatment course. Depression scores were assessed for both groups at the end of each cycle until four treatment courses were completed.ResultsAfter one treatment course, the average scores for the experimental and control groups were 52 and 53, respectively. After three treatment courses, the average scores were 43 and 52 for the experimental and control groups, respectively. After the intervention of EFT, the experimental group showed a significant reduction in anxiety levels, improved emotional regulation, and alleviation of psychological stress during the poverty alleviation process. There were no significant changes in anxiety levels for the control group.ConclusionsEFT has a positive impact on anxiety disorders during the poverty alleviation process for rural households. These research findings provide a basis for effective intervention measures and support for rural households, enabling them to better cope with psychological distress and challenges during the poverty alleviation process.

Replicating the effects of Facebook deactivation in an ethnically polarized setting

The question of how social media usage impacts societal polarization continues to generate great interest among both the research community and broader public. Nevertheless, there are still very few rigorous empirical studies of the causal impact of social media usage on polarization. To explore this question, we replicate the only published study to date that tests the effects of social media cessation on interethnic attitudes (Asimovic et al., 2021). In a study situated in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the authors found that deactivating from Facebook for a week around genocide commemoration in Bosnia and Herzegovina had a negative effect on users’ attitudes toward ethnic outgroups, with the negative effect driven by users with more ethnically homogenous offline networks. Does this finding extend to other settings? In a pre-registered replication study, we implement the same research design in a different ethnically polarized setting: Cyprus. We are not able to replicate the main effect found in Asimovic et al. (2021): in Cyprus, we cannot reject the null hypothesis of no effect. We do, however, find a significant interaction between the heterogeneity of users’ offline networks and the deactivation treatment within our 2021 subsample, consistent with the pattern from Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also find support for recent findings (Allcott et al., 2020; Asimovic et al., 2021) that Facebook deactivation leads to a reduction in anxiety levels and suggestive evidence of a reduction in knowledge of current news, though the latter is again limited to our 2021 subsample.

Perceived behavioral psychotherapy combined with community services on patients with stress disorder

Background Acute stress disorder (ASD) is a prevalent mental health issue that impairs an individual’s ability to adapt to a traumatic event. This study aims to investigate the intervention effects of perceptual behavioral psychotherapy (PBP) combined with community quality services on patients with ASD.Subjects and Methods The study employed a randomized controlled trial design. A total of 100 participants diagnosed with ASD were randomly assigned to two groups: the intervention group and the control group. The intervention group received PBP and community quality services, while the control group received standard care. The Stanford Acute Stress Response Questionnaire (SASRQ) and the 3-min Confusion Assessment Scale (3D-CAM) were used to assess the participants’ anxiety levels and cognitive functioning, respectively. Data analysis was performed using SPSS23.0 software.Results The results showed a significant reduction in anxiety levels in the intervention group compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Cognitive functioning, as measured by the 3D-CAM, significantly improved in the intervention group (P < 0.05). Moreover, the intervention group reported higher levels of satisfaction with the community quality services received.Conclusions Perceptual behavioral psychotherapy combined with community quality services demonstrated positive intervention effects on patients with ASD. The findings suggest that this integrated approach has the potential to improve anxiety levels and cognitive functioning in individuals with ASD. These results highlight the importance of incorporating comprehensive support systems into the treatment of ASD to facilitate recovery and enhance overall well-being. Further research is recommended to validate and generalize these findings.

The alleviative effect of acupuncture combined with cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety of accounting personnel

BackgroundThis study aims to investigate the alleviating effect of Acupuncture combined with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on anxiety disorders among accounting professionals in the financial sharing services model. Anxiety disorders are prevalent among accounting professionals due to the high-pressure work environment, and effective interventions are essential to mitigate their negative impact.Subjects and MethodsA total of 120 accounting professionals working in the financial sharing services model were recruited for this study. They were randomly divided into three groups: the Acupuncture combined with CBT group (n=40), the CBT alone group (n=40), and the control group (n=40). The participants’ anxiety levels were measured using the Stanford Acute Stress Response Questionnaire (SASRQ) and the 3-min Confusion Assessment Scale (3D-CAM). The intervention was conducted over a period of six weeks, with regular sessions once a week.ResultsStatistical analysis using SPSS23.0 revealed a significant reduction in anxiety levels in both the Acupuncture combined with CBT group and the CBT alone group compared to the control group (P<0.001). However, the Acupuncture combined with CBT group exhibited a more substantial decrease in anxiety symptoms compared to the CBT alone group (P<0.05), as measured by the SASRQ and 3D-CAM. These results suggest that the combination therapy has a more significant effect on alleviating anxiety disorders among accounting professionals.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates the efficacy of acupuncture combined with CBT in reducing anxiety disorders among accounting professionals in the financial shared service model. These findings highlight the importance of combining complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, with established psychological interventions to achieve more comprehensive treatment outcomes.AcknowledgementThe 2017 Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education project (No. 17JK0942); The 2021 Xi’an Social Science Planning Fund project (No. JX163); The 2022 Shaanxi International Business School Science and Technology Innovation Team Construction Project (No. 2022KYTD05).

Psychosocial therapy models in news media scenarios on adolescents with social anxiety disorders

Background Social anxiety disorder (SAD) among adolescents is a significant mental health concern that can hinder their social and emotional development. This study explores the positive effects of a psychosocial therapy model based on the news media context for treating social anxiety disorder in adolescents.Subjects and Methods A randomized controlled trial design was employed, involving 120 adolescents diagnosed with SAD. Participants were divided into two groups: the intervention group and the control group. The intervention group received the psychosocial therapy model based on the news media context, while the control group received standard treatment. The Stanford Acute Stress Response Questionnaire (SASRQ) and the 3-min Confusion Assessment Scale (3D-CAM) were utilized to assess anxiety levels and cognitive functioning, respectively. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS23.0 software.ResultsThe results indicated significant reductions in anxiety levels within the intervention group compared to the control group (P< 0.05). Furthermore, cognitive functioning, as assessed by the 3D-CAM, showed significant improvement in the intervention group (P< 0.05). Participants in the intervention group reported increased self-confidence, improved social skills, and decreased social anxiety symptoms.Conclusions The psychosocial therapy model based on the news media context demonstrated positive effects in the treatment of social anxiety disorder among adolescents. The findings suggest that incorporating news media scenarios into therapy can enhance the overall treatment outcomes, including anxiety reduction and cognitive improvement. This integrated approach has the potential to positively impact adolescents’ social functioning and emotional well-being. Further research is warranted to validate and expand upon these findings.

The intervention of Chaihu Hehuan Jieyu Tang combined with career planning guidance on employment anxiety patients of college students

BackgroundThis study explores the effectiveness of Chaihu Hehuan Jieyu Tang (CHT) combined with career guidance to alleviate employment anxiety among college students. Employment anxiety is a common concern among college students, and targeted interventions are necessary to mitigate its negative impact.Subjects and Methods One hundred sixty college students with employment anxiety were selected for this study. They were randomly divided into four groups: the CHT combined with the career guidance group (n=40), the CHT alone group (n=40), the career guidance alone group (n=40), and the control group (n=40). The Stanford Acute Stress Response Questionnaire (SASRQ) and the 3-min Confusion Assessment Scale (3D-CAM) measured the participants’ anxiety levels. The intervention was conducted over twelve weeks, with regular sessions twice weekly.ResultsStatistical analysis using SPSS23.0 revealed a significant reduction in anxiety levels in all intervention groups compared to the control group (P<0.001). However, the group receiving the combined intervention of CHT and career guidance exhibited a more substantial decrease in anxiety symptoms than those receiving single interventions (P<0.05), as measured by the SASRQ and 3D-CAM. These findings suggest that the combined intervention has a more substantial effect on alleviating employment anxiety among college students.ConclusionsThis study indicates that combining Chaihu and Huanjieyu Tang with career guidance effectively reduces employment anxiety among college students. These results highlight the importance of combining traditional Chinese medicine interventions such as CHT with career guidance to achieve more comprehensive and effective results.

Dangdut Koplo Singing Activity on Anxiety Levels in Final Year Nursing Students

Background: Final-year students face many obstacles in working on their thesis, which causes them to experience anxiety. Strategies are needed that can reduce the level of anxiety experienced by students. The activity of singing dangdut koplo can reduce anxiety levels because the characteristics produced by dangdut koplo can make those who listen to it and even sing it feel happy. Objective: To determine the effect of dangdut koplo singing activities on the anxiety level of final semester students who are still writing their theses at the University of Indonesia Maju. Method: This research uses the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) anxiety level questionnaire, a pre-experimental method with a one-group pre/post-test design approach, and a non-probability sampling technique with a purposive sampling model. The research was conducted at the University of Indonesia Maju from November to February 2023 with a total sample of 15 final-year nursing students. Data collection using the HARS anxiety questionnaire. Data analysis used univariate tests, the Sapiro – Wilk normality test, and the Wilcoxon test as a bivariate test. Results: The research results showed that 10 students (66.6%) experienced mild anxiety before being given the Dangdut Koplo singing treatment. After being given the Dangdut Koplo treatment, as many as 8 students (53.3%) experienced a decrease in their anxiety level, namely, they did not experience anxiety. Based on the results of data processing using the Wilcoxon test, the results obtained were (p=0.001). Conclusion: There is an influence of singing dangdut koplo on the level of anxiety in final-year nursing students.

Three-dimensional Japanese text translation teaching on college students’ foreign language learning anxiety

BackgroundThe anxiety of college students in learning a foreign language may affect their learning results, so it is very important to find effective teaching methods to alleviate the anxiety. This study explores the effects of Japanese text translation teaching based on three-dimensional transformation on college students’ foreign language learning anxiety.Subjects and Methods100 undergraduate students majoring in Japanese in a university were randomly divided into test group and control group, with 50 students in each group. The test group received Japanese text translation teaching based on 3D conversion, and the control group received traditional text translation teaching. Anxiety questionnaire was used to assess the anxiety level of students, and the data were statistically analyzed by SPSS23.0.ResultsThe statistical analysis showed that the level of foreign language learning anxiety of the test group was significantly lower than that of the control group (t=3.42, P< 0.05). Specific data showed that the average anxiety score of the test group was 3.55, and the average score of the control group was 4.27. In addition, students in the test group performed better in translation accuracy (test group: 83%; Control group: 76%).ConclusionsJapanese text translation teaching based on 3D transformation can effectively alleviate the anxiety of college students in foreign language learning. Through interactive and immersive learning experiences, students can better understand and apply language knowledge, thereby reducing anxiety levels. Adopting this teaching method can improve foreign language teaching and enhance students’ learning effect and experience.Acknowledgement2022 Yancheng College of Technology Teaching Reform Research Projects (No.JYKT2022B060).

A Comparison of the Resilience, Anxiety, and Life Satisfaction of Chinese Left-Behind Children and International Students

The present study compared the resilience level, anxiety level, and life satisfaction level of Chinese left-behind children (LBC) and international students (IS) between 11 and 15 years old and investigated the relationships between these three variables and physical activity (PA). Chinese LBC (n = 86) from Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China and Chinese IS (n = 60) in Vancouver, Canada filled out a survey that measured their resilience level, anxiety level, life satisfaction level, the duration and frequency of PA of different types and intensities in various domains, PA Enjoyment, and participants’ attitudes toward PA. In addition, 10 participants were randomly chosen to participate in an interview after completing the survey. The survey results showed that IS possessed higher resilience level and life satisfaction level than LBC, and both groups had no significant difference in anxiety level; LBC engaged in more PA than IS. Besides, resilience level was positively related to the amount of light PA in household or yard work domain as well as PA enjoyment; anxiety level was negatively related to PA enjoyment as well as annual household income; life satisfaction was positively related to the total amount of PA across all domains as well as PA enjoyment. Participants also mentioned in the interviews the effectiveness of PA in distracting them from worries and other negative emotions, which in turn helped reduce their anxiety and improve their resilience and life satisfaction. Therefore, participating in more PA could be a promising way to improve resilience level and life satisfaction level or reduce anxiety level for the two groups.

Hubungan Tingkat Kecemasan Dengan Mekanisme Koping Pada Pasien Pre Operasi Di RSUD Kota Tanjungpinang

Surgery is a treatment that uses invasive methods by opening and exposing the part of the body to be treated. Based on national table data from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, surgical procedures are ranked 11th out of the first 50 dealing with disease patterns in hospitals throughout Indonesia. In the city of Tanjungpinang, based on program reports from hospitals, there were 7,440 surgical cases found. The highest was at the Raja Ahmad Tabib Regional General Hospital, which was 3,240, higher than the total number of surgical cases in other districts or cities in the Riau Islands. This research was conducted to determine the relationship between anxiety levels and the coping mechanisms of pre-operative patients at the Tanjungpinang City Regional Hospital. This research method uses quantitative descriptive with a cross sectional approach. The sample consisted of 67 respondents, samples were taken using the Accidental Sampling technique. Data were processed using the Spearman Rank test. Bivariate analysis results show that there is a relationship between coping mechanisms and anxiety levels with a p value of 0.000. There is a relationship between the level of anxiety and the coping mechanisms of pre-operative patients at the Tanjungpinang City Regional Hospital. Recommendation: Educational programs or intervention development can be carried out to reduce anxiety levels in preoperative patients.

Dhikr therapy training to overcome anxiety in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis which spreads through the air and is one of the biggest causes of death in the world. Changes in post-TB conditions, such as weight loss and difficulty in carrying out activities, cause patients to be afraid of their condition. Excessive fear is not balanced with positive thoughts and activities, resulting in psychological stress. The aim of this community service is to apply dhikr therapy to overcome the anxiety of patients suspected of tuberculosis. The implementation of this program is in the form of providing material on the concept of anxiety and dhikr therapy in overcoming anxiety through lectures, videos, questions and answers, giving booklets, and practicing dhikr therapy. This training showed success even though it was not optimal, this was proven by the reduction in anxiety levels of tuberculosis sufferers after being given dhikr therapy. Apart from that, from the observation, tuberculosis sufferers are no longer anxious and more cheerful.

EFEKTIVITAS ENDORPHIN MASSAGE TERHADAP TINGKAT KECEMASAN PADA IBU POSTPARTUM SECTIO CESAREAN

Anxiety can result in emotional instability, which can cause baby blues. Baby blues causes a lack of interest and interest in the baby. It is characterized by symptoms of the mother being often irritated, blaming herself, crying easily, and having trouble sleeping. Postpartum maternal anxiety can be prevented with several things, such as pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy. One of the non-pharmacological therapies for dealing with anxiety levels in postpartum mothers is endorphin massage. This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of endorphin massage on anxiety levels in postpartum cesarean section mothers. The type of research is quantitative with a pure experimental research design using a pre-test-post-test experimental design without control group design. The total sample was 100 respondents using the accidental sampling method. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon rank test. This research found that the significance of the p-value was 0.000<0,05, meaning that Ha was accepted and H0 was rejected. So, it can be concluded that there is a difference before and after endorphin massage on the level of anxiety in postpartum cesarean section mothers at the Kendari City Regional Hospital. Midwives are advised to be able to apply non-pharmacological methods to postpartum mothers who experience anxiety, such as endorphin massage, which is very good at reducing anxiety levels.

Virtual Reality Changes the Concept of Patients’ Education, Patient Experience Report Study

Patients undergoing radiotherapy will undergo a tidy process of frequent imaging modalities in a specified position. Before each scan, they are brought to the education clinic to explain the procedure, patients' positioning and any further specific instructions for the patient to be done during the scan. This however might increase the anxiety level of the patients as well as not comprehending it fully where it might affect scan quality and/or prolong scan duration which will play an important rule on patients' experience and satisfaction. We believe that virtual reality (VR) experience of the entire process could help increase the level of knowledge, satisfaction as well as reducing anxiety level. We created a 3D-360 Video module of radiation therapy treatment process. The module starts at CT/MRI simulation and treatment with specific instructions based on the desired site. Included sites of treatments' positioning were breast, head and neck, brain, pelvis as well as limp. then, we utilized a VR headset to preview it with the patient for clinical radiotherapy education. Patients were administered pre- and post-experience questionnaires and were assigned to 3 different groups. Group 1; conventional education; Group 2; VR education and Group 3; VR with conventional education. Questionnaires tested three main domains; patient experience & satisfaction, knowledge, and anxiety. Anxiety screening was done utilizing Stais-5 screening tool. Analysis was done utilizing SPSS version 23. A total of 62 patients participated in the study. In the VR group, Pre- patient's experience & satisfaction, knowledge, and anxiety scores were 90.8% and 93.4%, and only one patient screened positive for anxiety. In the post, 94.83%, 95.57%, and zero patients screened positive for anxiety. In the conventional arm, percentages were 90.2% and 87.5%, and four patients were anxious, whereas, post-reported, 89.8%, 90.3%, and two for anxiety. In conventional with VR arm, pre-recorded at 87.7%, 94.4%, and one patient for anxiety, whereas in the post, it was reported at 91.7%, 94.4 and one patient for anxiety. Virtual reality positively impacts patients' education & satisfaction and reduces anxiety levels for patients undergoing radiotherapy. More detailed prospective studies are needed to direct the future applicability of it in radiation therapy field.

The Effect of Spiritual Therapy Listening to Morattal Al-Qur'an Surah Ar-Rahman on Student Anxiety at STIKES Cirebon 2024

Students who are completing their final assignments can experience anxiety. One effort to reduce the anxiety level of students preparing their final assignments is by listening to Murottal Al-Qur'an. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of spiritual therapy listening to mutual Al-Qur'an Surah Ar-Rahman on the anxiety of final-year nursing undergraduate students at STIKes Cirebon. This study used a quasi-experimental research method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample in this study was 48 respondents. The data analysis technique used was the Wilcoxon test. The study results have a ρ value 0.000 (ρ <0.05). This means that H0 failed to be rejected, meaning spiritual therapy listening to Murottal Al-Qur'an Surah Ar-Rahman can reduce anxiety levels in final-year nursing undergraduate students at STIKES Cirebon 2024. The results of this study can be used as a source of information to increase knowledge about the effect of spiritual therapy by listening to Murottal Al-Qur'an. Al-Qur'an stimulants are superior to other hearing therapies because they can produce delta waves to reduce anxiety.

The relationship between anesthesia and melatonin: a review.

Introduction: This comprehensive review delves into the intricate and multifaceted relationship between anesthesia and melatonin, aiming to provide essential insights for perioperative clinical anesthesiologists and stimulate interest in related research. Anesthesia and surgery have the potential to disrupt melatonin secretion, leading to sleep disorders, postoperative neurocognitive dysfunction and other symptoms. In comparison to previous reviews, this review provides a comprehensive summary of the various aspects linking melatonin and anesthesia, going beyond isolated perspectives. It explores the potential benefits of administering melatonin during the perioperative period, including alleviating anxiety, reducing pain, enhancing perioperative sleep quality, as well as demonstrating immunomodulatory and anti-tumor effects, potentially offering significant advantages for cancer surgery patients. Recent Findings: Anesthesia and surgery have a significant impact on melatonin secretion, the hormone crucial for maintaining circadian rhythms. These procedures disrupt the normal secretion of melatonin, leading to various adverse effects such as sleep disturbances, pain, and postoperative neurocognitive dysfunction. However, the administration of exogenous melatonin during the perioperative period has yielded promising results. It has been observed that perioperative melatonin supplementation can effectively reduce anxiety levels, improve pain management, enhance the quality of perioperative sleep, and potentially decrease the occurrence of postoperative delirium. In recent years, studies have found that melatonin has the potential to improve immune function and exhibit anti-cancer effects, further underscoring its potential advantages for patients undergoing cancer surgery. Summary: In summary, melatonin can serve as an adjuvant drug for anesthesia during the perioperative period. Its administration has demonstrated numerous positive effects, including anti-anxiety properties, sedation, analgesia, improved postoperative sleep, and the potential to reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium. Furthermore, its immune-modulating and anti-tumor effects make it particularly valuable for cancer surgery patients. However, further studies are required to determine the optimal dosage, long-term safety, and potential adverse reactions associated with melatonin administration.

Implementasi Hipnoterapi Lima Jari terhadap Penurunan Kecemasan Pasien Kanker Serviks yang Menjalani Kemoterapi

This study aims to determine the effect of five-finger hypnotherapy on cervical cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The method used is a systematic review of several databases such as Scopus, PubMed, ProQuest, and EBSCOHost to search for relevant articles. The results of the study show that a total of 10 pieces have been analyzed where there are several interventions in reducing anxiety in patients, one of which is using five-finger hypnotherapy, which has proven effective in reducing anxiety levels. In conclusion, giving a finger hypnotherapy intervention can reduce anxiety in cervical cancer patients before and after chemotherapy.
 Keywords: Five Finger Hypnotherapy, Cervical Cancer, Anxiety, Chemotherapy

Penerapan Teknik Butterfly Hug Untuk Menurunkan Kecemasan Pada Lansia Di Panti Usia Lanjut ‘Aisyiyah Surakarta

Background: The prevalence of elderly anxiety at the age of 55-65 years is 6.9%, while at the age of 65-75 years it reaches 9.7% and the age of 75 years and over has a figure of 13.4% Along with the increase in the level of anxiety of the elderly in Indonesia, it is found that the elderly experience many problems both physiological and psychological Problems that often arise in the elderly are anxiety experienced by the elderly in Indonesia is very high, Handling in elderly anxiety can be given one of them with the Butterfly Hug relaxation technique to reduce anxiety levels. Objective: Knowing changes in anxiety levels in the elderly at the 'Aisyiyah Surakarta Elderly Home. Method: This study used a descriptive design on 2 elderly respondents conducted from May 26-28, 2023 at the 'Aisyiyah Surakarta Elderly Home with each respondent given an intervention for 3 consecutive days. The instrument used was the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI) observation Results: The level of anxiety before implementation on both respondents was included in the moderate anxiety category with the 1st respondent scoring 10 and the 2nd respondent scoring 9, Then after the application, the anxiety level of the two respondents fell into the mild anxiety category with the 1st respondent scoring 3 and the 2nd respondent scoring 4. Conclusion: The application of the Butterfly Hug technique is able to reduce anxiety levels in the elderly at the 'Aisyiyah Surakarta elderly home.

Self-concept, learning anxiety, and performance in mathematics learning: The moderating effect of teacher cognitive activation

Mathematics is a critical domain in education, and students’ performance and motivation levels can vary greatly when learning mathematics. Using data obtained from PISA 2012 assessment on the US high school students’ mathematics learning, this study examined the underlying mechanism through which mathematics self-concept affects students’ mathematics performance. Utilizing a regression-based PROCESS macro, the study revealed that students’ mathematics self-concept can have a significant impact on their mathematics performance by reducing mathematics learning anxiety. Additionally, an ordinary least squares regression indicated that the positive impact of mathematics self-concept on reducing mathematics learning anxiety was amplified by teacher cognitive activation. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the importance of teacher support and student self-concept in promoting mathematics education. The results indicate that students’ mathematics self-concept should be nurtured to help them develop a positive attitude towards mathematics and reduce anxiety levels, leading to better performance. Additionally, teachers can play a crucial role in helping students overcome mathematics learning anxiety by promoting cognitive activation.

Literature Review Of Physical Exercise, Anxiety In Menopause Women

Introduction: Menopause is defined as the cessation of monthly cycles for at least 12 months, and menopause syndrome, which includes symptoms of psychological illnesses including anxiety, is experienced by many women practically everywhere in the globe. Increased physical exercise is one non-pharmacological method for treating anxiety issues in menopausal women. According to several studies, exercising helps menopausal women's anxiety and depression levels. Method: The goal of this literature review is to examine physical exercise therapies against anxiety in menopausal women. This study technique uses literature review with secondary data gathered not from direct observation. Results: Based on the results of literature review analysis in 8 (eight) national and international journals showed that from the results of statistical tests of all physical exercise conducted in the study can reduce anxiety with a significance value of p < 0.05 which means physical exercise can reduce anxiety levels. Discussion: Physical exercise or exercise is very good for menopausal women because it can prevent or reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, breast cancer, anxiety, alzaimer, and depression, regular exercise can be effective in reducing anxiety in menopausal women.

Efektivitas Aromaterapi dalam Menurunkan Kecemasan pada Pasien Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

This study aims to identify the effect of aromatherapy on reducing anxiety in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), The research method uses a systematic review method by searching using six data bases from ProQuest, EBSCOhost, Science Direct, Clinicalkey Nursing, Scopus, Google Scholar. The database search found eight articles that were reviewed after being filtered based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results of systematic review show that aromatherapy can be used with a variety of aromas, and forms of aromatherapy oil, taking into account the amount of aromatherapy oil used, the distance of aromatherapy to the patient, and the exact time of administration. In conclusion, aromatherapy with several types can reduce anxiety level in patients undergoing PCI.
 
 Keywords: Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention