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objectives: to determine how the use of essential oils (oe) lavender and geranium change the perception of anxiety, and to compare their effectiveness in treating anxiety. methods: the sample included students from the first year of nursing school who were randomized into three groups: two groups received oe (in a gel polymer-based) and the other received a placebo (essence of rose). a previously validated scale was used to assess anxiety. it was administered before the end of 30 and 60 days of use of aromatic gels. results: the group using lavender exhibited a reduction of -11.80 in mean scores on the anxiety scale, but this was not statistically significant. conclusion: although not statistically significant, there was greater efficacy of lavender eo in reducing anxiety.
