199 research outputs found
Letter to the editor by Co-Chair of Lavender Bridges
No full textThis January 30, 1986 letter to the editor signed Co-Chair, Lavender Bridges addresses the front-page article in the Western Carolinian from January 23 titled “Addressing gay concerns: Lavender Bridges recognized.” The author was misquoted in the article and wishes to set the record straight. Lavender Bridges, an anonymously founded student organization open to all individuals, aimed to promote awareness of lesbian and gay lifestyle, provide lesbian and gay resources, and increase communication with all students and community members. The first organizational meeting took place October 10, 1985 and was officially recognized by the office of Student Development on December 13, 1985. The last mention of the group appeared in the October 10, 1991 issue of the Western Carolinian.Dear Mr. Editor,
I'd like to calf your attention to
the significance of language and
the importance of the use of
particular words to convey the
intended meanings of one person
(or group) to another. Specifically,
I refer to the article about Lavender
Bridges in your January 23 issue.
The only quotation in the
article was carefully planned and
the words were carefully selected
with the intention to convey clearly
that this orgainzation would NOT
address "specific concerns of
sexual orientation" more than
broader concerns affecting all
individuals in a society regardless
of one's sexuality. I am adamant
that if you are to quote an
individual (and in this particular
case you were able to copy from a
written quote) their specific
selection of words must be
considered and carefully
conveyed. On behalf of Lavender
Bridges, I will reiterate the specific
and correct quote that was
Western Carolinian
(704) 227 7267 Western Carolina University PO Box 66Culiowhee, North Carolina 28723
The WESTERN CAROLINIAN is published
weekly by the Publication Board of Western Carolina
University. It is an independent student publication
intended for the article:
"While Lavender Bridges
specifically addresses the
concerns of lesbian and gay
students, attendance is not a
reflection of sexual orientation. The
group wishes to extend an
invitation to any individual who is
interested in learning more about
the issues surrounding a lesbian or
gay lifestyle.
In addition, sexual orientation
is not the only area of one's lifestyle.
We assume labels only to begin
defining and clarifying for
ourselves and others who it is that
we really are. For gay people, this
mea ns eve n creati ng new words or
using old words for newer
concepts. We are no more strictly
sexual beings than bisexuals or
heterosexuals. What we are
though, has been overshadowed
by the labels which have been
used to create frightening myths
about us.
Sincerely,
Co-Chair, Lavender Bridge
Efficacy of lavender essential oil in reducing stress, insomnia, and anxiety in pregnant women: A systematic review
No full textBackground/Objectives: During pregnancy, women can experience stress, anxiety, and insomnia, which affect their health and wellbeing. Since many conventional medications are contraindicated for pregnant women, there is a need to find alternative therapies for alleviating their discomfort. Lavender essential oil (EO) is recognized for its calming and relaxing properties; therefore, our goal was to review current knowledge of lavender EO use to reduce anxiety and stress as well as to improve sleep quality in pregnant women. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature search in 11 databases that included clinical trials published between 2000 and 2022. Results: Of the 251 articles found, only 6, comprising a total of 413 participants that used lavender EO during the second or third trimester of pregnancy, met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. One trial measured sleep quality, one measured anxiety, two measured both anxiety and stress, and two measured only stress. All studies reported significant (at least p < 0.05) improvement in the respective conditions and no adverse effects. Conclusions: The results obtained suggest that although the use of lavender EO during pregnancy has shown to have certain efficacy, given the small number of participants and lack of strong scientific literature, more studies are needed to provide further evidence on this topic.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Exploring the impact of a workplace intervention: the Code Lavender initiative
No full textPurpose: The point of this research study is to gain insight into a nurse’s experience with a workplace initiative, Code Lavender, designed to provide a supportive environment where the nurse feels overwhelmed by the day’s events.
Design: A qualitative descriptive design.
Methods: To obtain registered nurses’ perception of this workplace initiative, semi-structured interviews were conducted. The interviews took place within 48 to 120 hours after the participant had experienced the Code Lavender intervention. These one-time, in-person interviews lasted approximately 10 to 25 minutes.
Results: This study identified elements that could provide rich information for the future development of workplace interventions, such as Code Lavender for registered nurses. Data analysis yielded three themes, each of which addressed the research question: What are clinical RN’s perspective regarding the Code Lavender experience? Feelings of Transformation was the overarching theme experienced by all eight participates. Nurses spoke about getting back to work and being able to function effectively despite feelings of workplace stress and anxiety even while participating in Code Lavender. Explored were the work-related influences that initiated the Code Lavender and the influence that the Code Lavender had on the nurses post intervention. Also discussed were recommendations and elements for future workplace interventions.
Clinical Relevance: Currently, there is no published empirical research on the Code Lavender initiative and its impact on hospital-based registered nurses. Therefore, nurses’ description of their experience provided current insight into the impact that a workplace initiative with integrative modalities had on workplace stressors.DNPIncludes bibliographical reference
Aromaterapi Lavender sebagai Penurun Tingkat Kecemasan Persalinan
No full textBackground: Anxiety is mental condition filled with worry about what might happen. Anxiety will increase when the mother feels the pain of giving birth to her baby. Strategy to reduce anxiety level can use lavender aromatherapy by doing massage or inhalation. Purpose: To determine the benefits of lavender aromatherapy as a reduction in labor anxiety levels. Method: The method used by the author is literature study from various national and international journals. This method is used with the aim of presenting, increasing knowledge and understanding of the topics discussed by summarizing the material that has been published and providing factual information or new analysis from relevant literature reviews and then comparing the results in the article. Results: lavender containing camphor, terpinen-4-ol, linalool, linalyl acetate, beta-ocimene and 1, 8-cineole was proven effective as a Complementary and Alternative Medicine analgesic that can reduce the level of labor anxiety, either applied by inhalation or massage. Conclusion: Lavender aromatherapy can be used to reduce the level of anxiety of labor.Latar Belakang: Kecemasan adalah suatu kondisi kejiwaan yang penuh dengan kekhawatiran terhadap apa yang mungkin terjadi. Kecemasan akan meningkat pada saat ibu merasakan tanda-tanda kesakitan melahirkan bayinya. Upaya untuk menurunkan tingkat kecemasan dapat menggunakan aromaterapi lavender, dengan melakukan pemijatan maupun inhalasi. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui manfaat aromaterapi lavender sebagai penurun tingkat kecemasan persalinan. Metode: Metode yang digunakan oleh penulis adalah studi literatur dari berbagai jurnal nasional maupun internasional. Metode ini digunakan dengan tujuan menyajikan, menambah pengetahuan dan pemahaman mengenai topik yang dibahas dengan meringkas materi yang telah diterbitkan serta memberikan informasi fakta atau analisis baru dari tinjauan literatur yang relevan kemudian membandingkan hasil tersebut dalam artikel. Hasil: lavender yang mengandung camphor, terpinen-4-ol, linalool, linalyl acetate, beta-ocimene dan 1, 8-cineole terbukti efektif sebagai Complementary and Alternative Medicine analgesi yang dapat menurunkan tingkat kecemasan persalinan, baik diaplikasikan secara inhalasi maupun pemijatan. Kesimpulan: Aromaterapi lavender dapat digunakan sebagai penurun tingkat kecemasan persalinan
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