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Effectiveness of Oketani Breast Massage with Lavender Essential Oil in Enhancing Breastfeeding Success: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Rural Community

Public Health of Indonesia · Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 96–106

DOI
10.36685/phi.v12i1.1275
ISSN
2477-1570, 2528-1542
Published
2026-02-23
Publisher
YCAB Publisher
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0

Abstract

Background: Breastfeeding is a critical determinant of infant health and development, yet many mothers face challenges that hinder breastfeeding success, particularly in rural settings with limited access to lactation support. Oketani breast massage and lavender essential oil aromatherapy have been explored individually for their potential to improve lactation outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Oketani breast massage combined with lavender essential oil in enhancing breastfeeding success among postpartum mothers in a rural Indonesian community. Methods: A one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was used, involving 80 postpartum mothers in Penjalian Village, East Java, Indonesia. Participants received Oketani breast massage and lavender essential oil therapy daily for seven days postpartum. Breastfeeding success was assessed using the LATCH scoring system before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: The proportion of mothers achieving a “good” LATCH score increased from 46.25% before the intervention to 72.50% after the intervention. The Wilcoxon test revealed a statistically significant improvement in breastfeeding success (Z = -4.750, p < 0.001), indicating the positive impact of the combined intervention. Conclusion: Oketani breast massage combined with lavender essential oil is an effective, low-cost, and culturally appropriate intervention to enhance breastfeeding success in postpartum mothers. Its implementation in rural communities can serve as a practical strategy to support exclusive breastfeeding practices and improve maternal-infant health outcomes. Keywords: oketani breast massage; lavender essential oil; breastfeeding success; postpartum mothers; LATCH Score

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  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • Hasanuddin University
  • Universitas Muslim Indonesia
  • State University of Makassar
  • University of Indonesia
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Musnaini MusnainiAffiliation unknown2
Abdul Latief AbadiAffiliation unknown2
Luqman Qurata AiniAffiliation unknown2
Dorce Banne PabungaUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Ahid HidayatUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Ghullam HamduAffiliation unknown1
Asrini AsriniAffiliation unknown1
Ida Ketut MudhitaAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad IrsyadAffiliation unknown1
Syahmardi YacobAffiliation unknown1
Hera PazaziranAffiliation unknown1
Firman FirmanHasanuddin University1
Arifin Noor SugihartoAffiliation unknown1
Ningtyas Orilina ArgawatiAffiliation unknown1
Asti WiduriAffiliation unknown1
Faridah Mohd SaidAffiliation unknown1
Santhna LetchmiAffiliation unknown1
Sulastri SulastriUniversitas Muslim Indonesia1
Hasanuddin HasanuddinState University of Makassar1
Muhammad AdlimAffiliation unknown1
Tongku Nizwan SiregarAffiliation unknown1
Gholib GholibAffiliation unknown1
Ariffin Noor SugihartoAffiliation unknown1
Sutanto Priyo HastonoUniversity of Indonesia1
Hanny HandiyaniAffiliation unknown1
Hany Puspita AryaniAffiliation unknown1
SugiyantaAffiliation unknown1

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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Oketani breast massage combined with lavender essential oil in enhancing breastfeeding success among postpartum mothers in a rural Indonesian community.
Methods: A one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was used, involving 80 postpartum mothers in Penjalian Village, East Java, Indonesia. Participants received Oketani breast massage and lavender essential oil therapy daily for seven days postpartum. Breastfeeding success was assessed using the LATCH scoring system before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.
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