TURMERIC DRINK REDUCES BODY ODOR DURING MENSTRUATION

Ariestini, Tri ratna and Aden, Christine and Purba, Maria Magdalena (2023) TURMERIC DRINK REDUCES BODY ODOR DURING MENSTRUATION. In: Proceeding of The 1st Polkesraya International Conference. Poltekkes Kemenkes Palangka Raya, Palangka Raya, pp. 96-103. ISBN 2987-8659

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Abstract

Aim of study. Body odor has a very negative effect on socializing. Body odor can make self-conscious and low self-esteem. Body odor is often a disturbance in activities at work, socializing, and meeting. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of turmeric drink on body odor. Method. This research was conducted at State Middle School 5 Palangka Raya. The research design used was a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest with control design. Samples were 25 for the intervention group and 25 for the control group. The treatment consisted of consuming tamarind turmeric drinks in the intervention group and consuming tamarind drinks for the control group. Treatment for 3 days, with a frequency of 2 times per day. Data analysis using Mann Whitney test. Result. There was a significant difference in the value of body odor between the groups that consumed turmeric drink and those who did not consume turmeric drink (p = 0.000). Based on subjective data, it was found that body odor decreased by 63% in the group consuming turmeric drink and in the control group there was no decrease in body odor.

Conclusion. Turmeric drinks can reduce/eliminate body odor

Keywords: Body odor, turmeric.

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