Analysis of the effectiveness of herbal drink consumption on emesis gravidarum in pregnant women in the senapelan, Pekanbaru city

Abstract

Emesis gravidarum is a common condition during the first trimester. However, in some instances, this condition can escalate to emesis gravidarum, elevating the risk of pregnancy complications. Pregnant women have long recognized the use of herbal drinks containing ginger and honey as an alternative approach to mitigate the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. The objective of this research is to evaluate the efficiency of herbal drink consumption in mitigating emesis gravidarum symptoms, with a specific focus on pregnant women living in the Senapelan Subdistrict of Pekanbaru City. The research involved 14 respondents who were observed periodically, employing a Group Pre-Post Test by Quasi-Experimental design. Statistical analysis revealed a positive impact of herbal drink consumption. Before the intervention, 57.1% of respondents experienced moderate Emesis, 35.7% experienced severe Emesis, and 7.1% experienced mild Emesis. Following the consumption of herbal beverages, these percentages shifted to 71.4% experiencing mild Emesis and 28.6% experiencing moderate Emesis. The significant efficacy of herbal drink consumption is confirmed in alleviating emesis gravidarum symptoms among pregnant women in the Senapelan Subdistrict of Pekanbaru City by the bivariate analysis results with a p-value of 0.000. Consequently, it is recommended that healthcare professionals provide non-pharmacological education to pregnant women regarding the benefits of consuming herbal drinks to mitigate nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.