The Relationship Between Postpartum Mothers' Knowledge of Perineal Wound Care and Wound Healing Speed
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https://doi.org/10.59585/ijhs.v3i3.793Keywords:
Knowledge, Postpartum Mother, Perineal Wound, Wound HealingAbstract
Background:Perineal wounds in postpartum mothers are a common condition following vaginal delivery that requires optimal care to prevent infection and promote healing. The mother's knowledge of perineal wound care is believed to play a crucial role in accelerating the healing process.
Objective:To determine the relationship between postpartum mothers' knowledge about perineal wound care and the speed of wound healing.
Method:This study used a cross-sectional design with 50 postpartum mothers as respondents at Community Health Center X. Knowledge was measured using a standardized questionnaire, while wound healing speed was assessed using the REEDA Scale on the 7th day postpartum. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-square test at a significance level of 0.05.
Results:Of the 50 respondents, 32 mothers (64%) had good knowledge and 28 of them (87.5%) experienced rapid healing. The Chi-square test results showed a p-value of 0.002 (<0.05), indicating a significant relationship between postpartum mothers' knowledge and the speed of perineal wound healing.
Conclusion:Good knowledge of postpartum mothers about perineal wound care is significantly related to accelerated wound healing.
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