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    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-03-01) Cruz Garcia, Digna Ivonny; Garavito Chang, Enna Lucila
    The objective of this research was to determine the effectiveness of aromatherapy in reducing anxiety levels in children aged 6 to 12 years who received dental care at the National Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen. The anxiety level was recorded using the Facial Image Scale (FIS) before and after the tooth extraction procedure. Additionally, vital signs were collected to assess the effect of aromatherapy on heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR). The study design was quasi-experimental, longitudinal, prospective, and applied. The sample consisted of 50 patients of both sexes. Among the most important findings, severe anxiety was observed in a small group of children. The results indicated a difference in the anxiety scales, HR, and RR taken before and after the intervention. It was concluded that aromatherapy helped pediatric dental patients feel lower levels of anxiety during dental treatment and also had a positive effect on their heart rate and respiratory rate, with a statistically significant decrease during pediatric dental treatment.